Impostor Phenomenon Measurement Scales: A Systematic Review [PDF]
The impostor phenomenon is a pervasive psychological experience of perceived intellectual and professional fraudulence. It is not a diagnosable condition yet observed in clinical and normal populations.
Karina K. L. Mak +2 more
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Development, Factor Structure, and Psychometric Validation of the Impostor Phenomenon Assessment: A Novel Assessment of Impostor Phenomenon. [PDF]
Despite growing attention surrounding impostor phenomenon (also known as “imposter syndrome”), recent reviews have suggested that current measures may be inadequate in capturing the complex and multifaceted nature of this construct. The objective of the current studies was to clarify the theoretical conceptualization of impostor phenomenon based on ...
Walker DL, Saklofske DH.
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'It causes me to minimise myself': impostor phenomenon in simulation educators. [PDF]
Impostor phenomenon (IP) is a common experience among healthcare professionals, characterised by persistent feelings of inadequacy, fear of being exposed as a fraud, and self-doubt, despite external evidence of competence. In healthcare simulation, where
Freeman KJ +3 more
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Impostor phenomenon among nursing leaders: Socio-demographic predictors and its impact on innovative work behavior. [PDF]
The Impostor Phenomenon (IP) is a psychological condition characterized by persistent self-doubt and fear of being exposed as a fraud despite objective success.
Alrashidi H +8 more
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Coping Mechanisms and Resilience Strategies for Addressing Impostor Phenomenon in Healthcare Professionals. [PDF]
The impostor phenomenon (IP) is a pervasive psychological challenge that affects healthcare professionals at all stages of training and practice. It is characterized by persistent self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy, and a fear of being exposed as ...
Chamarthi S +4 more
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Is the Impostor Phenomenon expressed in language? An LIWC analysis of textual self-descriptions [PDF]
The Impostor Phenomenon (IP) describes individual differences in self-perceptions of intellectual fraudulence. Based on the notion that personality traits are reflected in individual differences in language use, the literature provided initial evidence ...
Kay Brauer, René T. Proyer
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All Impostors Aren’t Alike – Differentiating the Impostor Phenomenon [PDF]
Following up on earlier investigations, the present paper analyzes construct validity of the impostor phenomenon. It examines the question whether the impostor phenomenon is a homogeneous construct or whether different types of persons with impostor self-
Mona Leonhardt +2 more
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Factors Affecting Perfectionistic Self-Presentation Among ICU Nurses, Focusing on Pride and Impostor Phenomenon. [PDF]
This study aimed to explore perfectionistic self‐presentation among ICU nurses in South Korea and investigate factors affecting perfectionistic self‐presentation, focusing on authentic pride, hubristic pride, and the impostor phenomenon.
Jang MS, Choi DJ, Jang SJ.
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Exploring relationships between self-compassion, impostor phenomenon, and mental health among doctoral students. [PDF]
Introduction Impostor phenomenon (IP) is widespread in doctoral education and is strongly linked to mental distress. Self-compassion is theoretically and empirically positioned as a counterbalance to the harsh self-evaluation embedded in IP, yet large ...
Clarke BJ, Hartley MT.
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Struggling with Self-Doubt: Impostor Phenomenon and Mental Health among Medical Students at Universitas Sumatera Utara Medan, Indonesia. [PDF]
Introduction Impostor Phenomenon (IP) is a common condition experienced by medical students and professionals who face high academic pressures and competitive environments, and is thought to be associated with other psychological conditions, such as ...
Simanjuntak RS +3 more
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