ArticleBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Exploring Factors Affecting Impostor Syndrome among Undergraduate Clinical Medical Students at Chiang Mai University, Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Global prevalence of impostor phenomenon in medical students: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2026Pooled it
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- Imposter phenomenon; prevalence and associated factors among family medicine residents in Riyadh city, KSA.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2025Article
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- Influence of perceived impostorism on self-esteem and anxiety among University Nursing Students: Recommendations to implement mentorship program.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2024Article
- Prevalence of imposter syndrome and its association with depression, stress, and anxiety among nursing students: a multi-center cross-sectional study.BMC nursing · 2024Article
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Abstract
Impostor syndrome is a psychological condition that inhibits individuals' ability to recognize their achievements such that they fear being exposed as forgers. It is common in medical students, particularly in the early stages of clerkship training while transitioning from preclinical to clinical training. This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence and associated factors of the imposter phenomenon among medical clinical students using the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS), focusing on sociodemographic characteristics, mental health status, and occurrence of the impostor phenomenon. Out of 228 undergraduate clinical-year medical students, 108 (47.4%) reported experiencing the impostor phenomenon. The results from the multivariable analysis showed that high levels of stress (adjusted odds ratio = 2.315; 95% confidence interval = 1.105-4.853), anxiety (6.462; 1.374-30.392), and depression (4.219; 1.448-12.290) were significantly associated with an increased risk of experiencing the impostor phenomenon. We found no difference between participants in the early or later years of clerkship training. The study highlights the prevalence of impostor syndrome among medical students and its link to mental health issues. Addressing this issue through education, mentorship, systemic problem solving, normalizing failure, and monitoring and treating mental health issues could help students reach and realize their full educational and professional potential.
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