Rethinking the impostor phenomenon: An umbrella review of concept, context and interventions
Results highlight the need for conceptual refinement, standardized measurement tools and rigorous intervention research on IP. Future studies should focus on deconstructing and reconceptualizing IP, as well as developing multidimensional assessment frameworks and evaluating evidence-based interventions to improve confidence and competence among individuals experiencing IP.
Authors
- Kori A. LaDonna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4738-0146)
- Georges L. Savoldelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8968-6920)
- Mia Gisselbaek (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2296-8106)
- Nadia Elia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1787-9288)
- Joana Berger‐Estilita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8695-4264)
- Mohamed Seyour
- Sarah Saxena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7510-3579)
Institutions
- University of Geneva (CH)
- University of Bern (CH)
- University of Mons (BE)
- Université Libre de Bruxelles (BE)
- University of Ottawa (CA)
- Universidade do Porto (PT)
- Montreal Children's Hospital (CA)
- University Hospital of Geneva (CH)
- Haute École Louvain en Hainaut (BE)
- Centre for Health Technology and Services Research (PT)
- Geneva College (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.70076
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.92
Funders
- Université de Genève