Treatment of the Impostor Phenomenon in Psychotherapy Clients

Matthews, Gail; Clance, Pauline Rose

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“…Some individuals with IP may hold the belief that genuine achievement is only worthwhile if it comes naturally, which discounts success that comes through hard work. In contrast, other individuals with IP may believe that if achievement does come easily, it is not genuine because it is due to natural ability (Matthews & Clance, 1985). These findings emphasize a need to examine how early family dynamics influence the development of IP, particularly in women.…”

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“…Previous researchers have found that IP is more intense and frequent in women as compared with men and may sometimes limit women's achievement efforts (Clance & O'Toole, 1987;Matthews & Clance, 1985). Furthermore, several factors have been identified that may contribute to the development of IP in women (Clance & O'Toole, 1987).…”

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Attachment, Entitlement, and the Impostor Phenomenon in Female Graduate Students

Gibson-Beverly

Schwartz

2008

J of College Counseling

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This study examined the utility of attachment and entitlement as predictors of the impostor phenomenon in female graduate students. Findings suggested that individuals with high levels of self-reliance/self-assurance entitlement are able to associate positive feedback with stable internal attributes. Those with anxious attachment and narcissistic expectations/self-promotion entitlement, however, were unable to openly accept positive feedback because of perceived deficits in self-worth. Implications are discussed for addressing these issues with female college counseling clients.

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Section: Women and The Impostor Syndromementioning

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Attachment, Entitlement, and the Impostor Phenomenon in Female Graduate Students

Gibson-Beverly

Schwartz

2008

J of College Counseling

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“…The good news is that the longer a CNS functions in the specialty and in the role, the less frequently helshe is likely to experience exacerbations. Matthews and Clance (1985) report that in some cases, the impostor experience occurs early in the career and reemerges only when new challenges or experiences are encountered. As professionals progressed through their careers new ways of coping with pressures were developed.…”

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“…It may appear to the CNS that helshe is always having to say "I do not know," followed by the thought, "but I should know this!" Volume24, NumberZ,Sumrner1992 Individuals experiencing the impostor phenomenon often perceive themselves as the only people who have these feelings and as a result they feel isolated (Matthews & Clance, 1985). This feeling of unease is not uncommon for the CNS.…”

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The Imposter Phenomenon in the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role

Arena

Pagé

1992

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The imposter phenomenon describes individuals who at times feel as if they are imposters in their chosen profession. Individuals experiencing the phenomenon have a deep feeling that they are fooling everyone. The title of clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in itself may foster misinterpretations and false beliefs in oneself or others. The term "specialist" implies expertise in the five subroles of the CNS (educator, consultant, research, clinician and manager). Feelings of imposture within the CNS role can precipitate or exacerbate low self-esteem and lead to ineffective role implementation. The phenomenon must be recognized in the CNS and management strategies instituted. Management strategies include peer support, CNS mentoring and self-provided positive reinforcement. Further research is essential to document the existence of the phenomenon within the CNS role and the creation of effective management strategies to prevent or alleviate it.

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“…Desde el punto de vista clínico el sín-drome del impostor se ha asociado con diversos tipos de síntomas como la ansiedad generalizada, depresión, falta de autoconfianza, baja autoestima y frustración relacionada con la imposibilidad de cumplir con los altos estándeires autoimpuestos (Chrisman, Pieper, Clance, Holland y Glickauf-Hughes, 1995;Clance e Imes, 1978;Matthews y Clance, 1985).…”

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El pesimismo defensivo y el síndrome del impostor : análisis de sus componentes afectivos y cognitivos

Jiménez¹,

Moreno²

2000

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En este trabajo se lleva a cabo un estudio comparativo de las características asociadas al Pesimismo defensivo (PD) y el Síndrome del Impostor (SI), dos patrones de comportamiento que tienen en común la existencia de dudas acerca de la propia habilidad, miedo al fracaso y mantenimiento de unas bajas expectativas de resultado, todo ello a pesar de una importante historia de éxitos. No obstante, al mismo tiempo pensamos que estos dos constructos pueden diferenciarse en el grado en que manifiestan estas y otras respuestas, creencias y actitudes. Para explorar esta posibilidad, realizamos una serie de análisis de correlaciones y de regresión jerárquica y múltiple sobre diversas variables de carácter afectivo y cognitivo. Los resultados revelan un patrón claramente diferenciado para ambos constructos. Concretamente, el PD parece c€iracterizarse por ansiedad de prueba, (bajo) optimismo, (baja) autoestima académica y pesimismo, mientras que el SI estaría caracterizado por confusión en el autoconcepto, (baja) autoestima social y global, (baja) autoeficacia, externalismo, autoconciencia y ansiedad social. En la discusión resaltamos el carácter más desadaptativo del SI, en comparación con el PD, y su naturaleza más de tipo social o interpersonal. Finalmente, abordamos la cuestión de la direccionalidad de los efectos hallados, sugiriendo la existencia de una continua retroalimentación entre ambos patrones de comportamiento y sus componentes.Palabras clave: Pesimismo defensivo, síndrome del impostor, expectativas, incompetencia percibida, autoestima, protección. The defensive pessimisin and the impostor syndrome: an anafysis of their affective and cognitive componenteThis work undertakes a comparative study of the characteristics associated to the Defensive pessimism (DP) and the Impostor syndrome (IS), two pattems of behavior characterized by self-doubts, fear of failure, and low outcome expectancies, in spite of a history of success. At the same time, we think that these two constructs can be different in the degree that show these and other responses, beliefs, and altitudes. To check this hypothesis, a series of correlational and hierarchical and múltiple regression analyses on several affective and cognitive variables were conducted. The results showed a different pattern for each construct. Specifically, DP is better defined by test anxiety (worry), (low) optimism, (low) academic self-esteem, and pessimism, whereas self-concept confusión, (low) social and global self-esteem, trait anxiety, (low) self-efBcacy, extemalism, self-consciousness, and social anxiety are more important in IS. In the discussion we emphasize that, compared with DP, IS shows a more inadaptative character, and is more social or interpersonal in nature. Finally, we consider the effects directionality question, and we suggest a continuous feedback among these behavior pattems and their components.

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Treatment of the Impostor Phenomenon in Psychotherapy Clients

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Attachment, Entitlement, and the Impostor Phenomenon in Female Graduate Students

Attachment, Entitlement, and the Impostor Phenomenon in Female Graduate Students

The Imposter Phenomenon in the Clinical Nurse Specialist Role

El pesimismo defensivo y el síndrome del impostor : análisis de sus componentes afectivos y cognitivos

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