A SCOPING REVIEW: EXPLORATION OF THE IMPACTS OF IMPOSTOR SYNDROME AMONG EMPLOYEES
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Numerous studies have demonstrated that impostor syndrome can profoundly influence organizations, impacting areas such as growth, workplace collaboration, performance, productivity, and turnover rates. Impostor syndrome (IS) is a condition where individuals experience feelings of self-doubt and fear of being perceived as a fraud, despite having clear evidence of their achievements or qualifications. The self-doubt they feel is caused by their thought that they are not as intelligent or accomplished as others believe them to be. They often believe that their success is due to luck or external circumstances rather than their own abilities, which leads to low self-efficacy, burnout, and stress. In recent years, there has been a surge in research on this phenomenon within the field of medicine. However, research on IS among employees is still limited. This study aims to summarize previous research related to impacts of IS among employees by conducting a scoping review method. This is conducted to complement the existing research on the impacts of IS. Researchers reviewed published research articles from the last five years using four databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect, APA PsycNet, and Emerald Insight. The data obtained will be summarized to enhance the understanding of the concepts and impacts related to IS. A total of 10 research articles were analysed, revealing 17 impacts of IS on employees. The effects caused by imposter syndrome include both internal and external impacts. Future studies could focus on employee participants from different generations to give more context on this field of study.
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