Imposter syndrome, marked by self-doubt about qualifications, is influenced more by competitive work environments than gender. A study indicated employees in competitive settings were more inclined to feel like imposters, particularly when comparing themselves to more successful colleagues. Previous beliefs suggested women experienced this syndrome more than men, but the latest findings challenge this notion. The study found no evidence that imposter syndromes are gender-specific. Additionally, imposter syndrome can significantly impact mental health, contributing to anxiety, depression, and burnout, and hindering enjoyment of achievements at work.
"The feeling that you're not quite qualified enough for a job, yet somehow managed to slip through the cracks without anyone noticing, is known as imposter syndrome."
"The researchers found employees were more likely to admit to feeling like imposters when they worked for an organization that emphasized competition over cooperation."
"Our findings nuance this gendered perspective as we find no evidence that women report higher levels of impostorism and/or that competitive work climates differently impact men's versus women's impostorism."
"Imposter syndrome is not just a minor annoyance for those who experience it-it can seriously affect mental health, leading to upticks in anxiety, depression, burnout."
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