Intervening on impostor phenomenon: prospective evaluation of a workshop for health science students using a mixed-method design

01/03/2023

Intervening on impostor phenomenon: prospective evaluation of a workshop for health science students using a mixed-method design

Shine Chang, Hwa Young Lee, Cheryl Anderson, Kava Lewis, Devasmita Chakraverty, and Melinda Yates

Journal Articles | BMC Medical Education

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Unaddressed impostor feelings that impede developing interest in science and self-efficacy in conducting research have a dispiriting effect that perpetuates unsatisfactory diversity in the health science workforce when such feelings are experienced more by those historically underrepresented in the workforce. This warrants effective interventions to reduce the impact of impostor feelings and related factors that diminish career resilience. We examined the effects of a 90-minute workshop on impostor perceptions and growth mindset to raise awareness of impostor phenomenon (IP) and develop skills to manage IP successfully for students attending a 10-week summer research experience program.

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