Imposter Syndrome

30/01/2025 17 min

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Episode Synopsis

We discuss Imposter Syndrome through 4 papers which investigate and deep dive into the subject.

"The Impostor Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention": This source describes the impostor phenomenon, where high-achieving individuals feel inadequate despite success. It suggests that family dynamics and societal expectations contribute to the phenomenon's development. The source also highlights therapeutic approaches, including group therapy and Gestalt techniques, to address imposter feelings.
●"Imposter phenomenon and self-handicapping: Links with parenting styles and self-confidence": This source examines the link between the impostor phenomenon (IP) and self-handicapping (SH), both of which are connected to low self-confidence. The study's findings indicate that paternal overprotection is a strong predictor of IP, while maternal care is associated with lower SH scores.
●"Imposter syndrome among Russian students: The link between perfectionism and psychological distress": This source explores the relationship between perfectionism and imposter syndrome, finding that imposter syndrome mediates the link between perfectionistic discrepancy (focusing on one's inadequacies) and psychological distress (anxiety and depression). The study suggests that imposter syndrome is a potential intervention point to mitigate depression caused by perfectionism.
●"Rewriting the Narrative on Imposter Syndrome": This source offers a personal narrative about imposter syndrome, highlighting its impact on professional life. The author presents strategies for reframing imposter syndrome, including reframing fear of failure as opportunities for success, focusing on strengths, accepting imperfection, and embracing authenticity

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