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Interventions addressing the impostor phenomenon: a scoping review.
Emma Para1, Philippe Dubreuil2, Paule Miquelon1
1Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada.
Frontiers in Psychology
|April 12, 2024
Summary
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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