Author(s)

Zihan Tang ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Capital Normal University High School, 100089, Beijing, China

Corresponding Author

Zihan Tang

ABSTRACT

Inferiority complexes are prevalent across diverse contemporary groups. This paper delves into the factors influencing the development of inferiority complexes in individuals. Through questionnaire surveys, the study collected 111 responses from participants of varying genders and age groups. Findings reveal that feelings of inferiority and their frequency vary across genders and age groups. Primary sources of inferiority differ among these demographic segments. Resilience to external pressures also exhibits distinct patterns across genders and age cohorts. This research offers multifaceted perspectives on the formation and resolution of inferiority complexes.

KEYWORDS

Inferiority complexes, Age, Gender, Inferiority complex source, Resilience

CITE THIS PAPER

Zihan Tang. Individual Differences in Resilience to External Evaluation: Age, Gender, and Cognitive Factors in Inferiority Complex Formation. Advances in Educational Technology and Psychology (2026). Vol. 10, No. 2, 57-65. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/aetp.2026.100209.

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