TY - JOUR
T1 - Visions by WIMIN
T2 - Imposter Phenomenon
AU - Akam-Baxter, Eman
AU - O’Brien, Christine M.
AU - Sinharay, Sanhita
AU - Clavijo-Jordan, Veronica
AU - Rodriguez, Susana Bulnes
AU - Ijoma, Jenny Nneka
AU - Kustagi, Anmol
AU - Sahn, Mahnue
AU - Diop, Fatoumata
AU - Mack, Kyeara
AU - Malonza, Natasha
AU - Alvarez, Natalia Herrero
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), under exclusive licence to World Molecular Imaging Society 2025.
PY - 2025/2
Y1 - 2025/2
N2 - The imposter phenomenon (IP) is a destructive set of beliefs, traits, and experiences in which high-achieving individuals fail to internalize their accomplishments and falsely perceive themselves as frauds. IP is a function of underrepresentation and contributes to and perpetuates a cycle of low self-worth, perfectionism, and anxiety, all of which negatively affect job performance and reinforce the IP cycle. Mitigating the deleterious effects of IP requires first naming this phenomenon and recognizing the patterns of IP. In this article, we summarize pertinent social science literature on this topic and share experiences of IP as told by the authors and anonymous contributors. We highlight the potential destructive effects of IP, as well as strategies that mentors and trainees can utilize to counter this phenomenon.
AB - The imposter phenomenon (IP) is a destructive set of beliefs, traits, and experiences in which high-achieving individuals fail to internalize their accomplishments and falsely perceive themselves as frauds. IP is a function of underrepresentation and contributes to and perpetuates a cycle of low self-worth, perfectionism, and anxiety, all of which negatively affect job performance and reinforce the IP cycle. Mitigating the deleterious effects of IP requires first naming this phenomenon and recognizing the patterns of IP. In this article, we summarize pertinent social science literature on this topic and share experiences of IP as told by the authors and anonymous contributors. We highlight the potential destructive effects of IP, as well as strategies that mentors and trainees can utilize to counter this phenomenon.
KW - Imposter phenomenon
KW - Mentoring
KW - Underrepresented trainees
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85214648558&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/s11307-024-01971-5
DO - 10.1007/s11307-024-01971-5
M3 - Article
C2 - 39777596
AN - SCOPUS:85214648558
SN - 1536-1632
VL - 27
SP - 17
EP - 22
JO - Molecular Imaging and Biology
JF - Molecular Imaging and Biology
IS - 1
ER -