Julie experienced impostor syndrome, characterized by self-doubt about her professional accomplishments despite her intelligence. She avoided promotions, which reinforced her negative beliefs regarding her competence. In academia, the author also faced similar feelings of fraudulence, particularly amidst competitive selection processes. Impostor syndrome, first identified in the 1970s, typically affects high-achieving women more than men, who often have less experience yet exhibit lower levels of impostor feelings. The broader impact of these psychological barriers on women's career advancement is significant, as it relates to empowerment and professional fulfillment.
Julie felt dissatisfied with her work achievements despite her intelligence and qualifications. She avoided promotions, reinforcing her negative self-beliefs about competence and intelligence.
Impostor syndrome is characterized by doubt of one's accomplishments, feeling undeserving of success, and fear of being exposed as a fraud, despite evidence of competence.
As a psychology student and trainee therapist, I experienced impostor syndrome due to competitive criteria and demanding training. I feared being found to be a phoney.
Impostor syndrome was first identified in the 1970s, especially among high-achieving women. Men reportedly experience less impostor syndrome, even with lesser qualifications.
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