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Impostor phenomenon in registered dietitians: an exploratory survey
Jennifer L Hernandez1, Nanette V Lopez2
1PhD Candidate in Curriculum & Instruction, Northern Arizona University, 1100 South Beaver Street, PO Box 15095, Flagstaff, AZ, 86011, USA. jlh863@nau.edu.
BMC Nutrition
|May 18, 2023
Summary
Impostor phenomenon is common among Registered Dietitians (RDs), especially early in their careers. Over 76% of RDs surveyed reported experiencing imposterism, impacting those with less than five years of experience.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Health Professions
- Career Development
Background:
- Impostor phenomenon, or imposter syndrome, affects high achievers who doubt their accomplishments.
- While prevalent in health professions, its occurrence among Registered Dietitians (RDs) was unstudied.
- This study investigated imposter phenomenon prevalence and influencing factors among RDs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of imposter phenomenon among Registered Dietitians (RDs).
- To examine if educational level influences imposter phenomenon levels in RDs.
- To assess the relationship between years of experience and imposter phenomenon in RDs.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional electronic survey was distributed to 5,000 U.S. Registered Dietitians (RDs).
- The Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale measured respondents' agreement with 20 statements.
- Descriptive statistics and chi-square analyses were used to evaluate the data.
Main Results:
- Over 76% of the 266 respondents reported at least moderate imposter phenomenon.
- No significant difference in imposter phenomenon was found based on educational level (p=0.898).
- RDs with less than five years of experience reported significantly higher imposter phenomenon (p<0.05).
Conclusions:
- Impostor phenomenon is highly prevalent among Registered Dietitians (RDs).
- Moderate imposterism affects a significant portion of RDs, particularly those with under 40 years of experience.
- Further research is recommended to explore strategies for mitigating imposter phenomenon in RDs.
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