All Impostors Aren’t Alike – Differentiating the Impostor Phenomenon [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2017 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-
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Impostor Phenomenon Measurement Scales: A Systematic Review
Frontiers in Psychology, 2019 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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Impostor phenomenon and psychological outcomes among family medicine residents: a cross-sectional study in Croatia [PDF]
Arhiv za Higijenu Rada i ToksikologijuThe aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of the impostor phenomenon among family medicine residents (FMRs) and its connection with sociodemographic factors and clinically relevant symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress ...
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The impostor phenomenon among surgeons and surgeons in training: a scoping review [PDF]
BMC Medical EducationBackground The impostor phenomenon (IP), is a condition in which people think they are incapable of success and tend to attribute their success to external causes such as luck, error, or knowing the appropriate individuals.
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The relationship between impostor phenomenon and emotional exhaustion among Chinese nurses: the mediating role of bi-directional work-family conflict [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthAimsThe study aims to explore the relationship between impostor phenomenon and emotional exhaustion among nurses and to examine the potential mediating role of bi-directional work–family conflict.MethodsA cross-sectional survey using convenience sampling
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Impostor phenomenon is a common feature among individuals with primary hyperhidrosis [PDF]
SAGE Open MedicineBackground: Primary hyperhidrosis consists of excessive focal sweating. Affected individuals camouflage the sweating on their body, avoiding stigmatisation.
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Exploring the Impostor Phenomenon Among Korean Daycare Directors: A Grounded Theory Approach [PDF]
Behavioral SciencesThe impostor phenomenon, characterized by self-doubt and an external attribution of success, significantly impacts daycare center directors, influencing their leadership effectiveness and childcare quality.
Ji-Hyeon Choi, Young-Eun Lee
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Faculty Experiences of the Impostor Phenomenon in STEM Fields. [PDF]
CBE Life Sci Educ, 2022 Using a qualitative analysis of 56 faculty interviews, this U.S.-based study found that participants were predominantly White and female, experiencing moderate, high, or intense impostor phenomenon because of peer comparison, faculty evaluation, public recognition, the fear of not knowing, and a perceived lack of competency.
Chakraverty D.
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Gender differences in impostor phenomenon: A meta-analytic review
Current Research in Behavioral SciencesThe present study was a meta-analysis of research on female-male gender differences in impostor phenomenon—the tendency for high-achieving people to feel like “impostors” who are undeserving of their success.
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Association of impostor phenomenon and burnout among Swiss residents and junior anaesthesiologists: results of a cross-sectional survey [PDF]
BMC AnesthesiologyBackground Imposter phenomenon (IP) can impact professional performance and has been described as a risk factor for burnout within healthcare workers.
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