Impostor phenomenon and its association with perceived stress and anxiety among students in medical and social sciences at a Swedish university
This study suggests that the majority of dental, medical, nursing, psychology and law students experience severe IP. Moreover, this study provides valuable insights into the association of IP with perceived stress and anxiety. The results underscore the significance of exploring IP and its link to psychological distress, suggesting that interventions aimed at diminishing IP may play a crucial role in enhancing the well-being of university students.
Authors
- Olof Semb (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2876-8567)
- Alexander Rozental (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1019-0245)
- David Lindquist (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7507-937X)
- Stefan Holmström (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7574-9679)
- Jens Boman
- Anna K. Jansson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9039-2033)
- Aziz Bitar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0591-6505)
- Martin Fahlström
- Ingrid Schéle
- Laura Stenman
Institutions
- Luleå University of Technology (SE)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Umeå University (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1623792
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.61