Interventions addressing the impostor phenomenon: a scoping review
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This scoping review maps interventions for the Impostor Phenomenon (IP), a common experience of intellectual fraud. Training and counseling are key, with group support and education showing promise for addressing IP in professional settings.
Area Of Science
- Occupational Psychology
- Workplace Mental Health
- Psychological Well-being
Background
- The Impostor Phenomenon (IP) involves persistent feelings of inadequacy and fear of exposure, impacting individuals and organizations.
- IP is increasingly recognized in workplace mental health and occupational psychology.
- This review focuses on interventions for IP within professional contexts.
Purpose Of The Study
- To conduct a scoping review of interventions addressing the Impostor Phenomenon in professionals.
- To map the range and types of interventions implemented.
- To identify effective strategies for managing IP.
Main Methods
- A systematic search and selection process adhering to PRISMA-ScR and JBI guidelines.
- Inclusion of 31 studies examining interventions for IP.
- Analysis of study designs, intervention types, and reported outcomes.
Main Results
- Interventions for IP are heterogeneous, with training and counseling being the most common types.
- Study designs varied, including experimental and exploratory approaches.
- Intervention effectiveness was contingent on evaluation methodology, though most were deemed relevant.
Conclusions
- Recognizing and educating individuals about IP manifestations is crucial.
- Group support and psychoeducational interventions are primary levers for addressing IP.
- Future research should investigate psychosocial, educational, and environmental factors influencing IP.
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