Imposter Phenomenon: The Occupational Experiences of First-Generation College Students

McCarthy, Karen; Chavez, Kevin; Gastelum, Krysta; Gómez, J.; Salas, Jacqueline; Severson, Yashi; Zabat, Jamie

doi:10.15453/2168-6408.2011

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“…Environmental mastery is negatively correlated with imposterism (September et al, 2001), and future studies should address perceived adequacy of training for the myriad skills required of CCLS. The influence of students' experiences as they complete their child life academic coursework should also be addressed, as both perfectionism and imposterism have been identified as concerns in academia (e.g., Holden et al, 2021), particularly among first-generation students (e.g., McCarthy et al, 2023) who may be targeted for recruitment to increase diversity within the profession. Further assessment is also needed regarding broader organizational culture, systems, or processes that may perpetuate expectations of perfectionism or what Okun (2021) refers to as "one right way" of being successful.…”

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There Is No “One Right Way”: Perfectionism, Imposterism, and Well-being in Child Life Training and Practice

Tenhulzen,

Claridge,

Baker

et al. 2023

The Journal of Child Life: Psychosocial Theory and Practice

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Child life specialists must integrate myriad skills into their work, tailor appropriate interventions with diverse clients of all ages, and be adaptable in their support and advocacy in stressful or traumatic situations. The pressure to meet high standards in their work may contribute to increased risk of burnout and impaired well-being. This mixed-methods study examined characteristics of perfectionism and imposterism among 151 child life specialists and students and the relationships between those characteristics and various aspects of well-being. Results indicated that characteristics of both perfectionism and imposterism were common among child life professionals, that the traits were associated with lower well-being, and in turn, higher risk of burnout. Qualitative data revealed that perfectionism and imposterism can negatively affect child life training, professional practice, and well-being, and may be a barrier in promoting diversity within the field.

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Section: Limitations and Suggestions For Future Studymentioning

confidence: 99%