Prevalence of Self-Esteem and Imposter Syndrome and Their Associated Factors among King Saud University Medical Students

Alsaleem, Lara; Alyousef, Nada; Alkaff, Zaina; Alzaid, Lujane; Alotaibi, Reema; Shaik, Shaffi Ahamed

doi:10.4103/jnsm.jnsm_167_20

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The impact of imposter syndrome on self-esteem and intention to quit among respiratory therapy (RT) students in Saudi Arabia

Siraj,

Aldhahir,

Alzahrani

et al. 2024

SAGE Open Medicine

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Introduction: Imposter syndrome is common among health disciplinary students, leading to serious consequences. However, the impact of imposter syndrome on self-esteem and quitting intention among respiratory therapy students has not been well researched. Objective: To report on the prevalence of imposter syndrome and assess its impacts on self-esteem and quitting intention among respiratory therapy students in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A nonprobability cross-sectional questionnaire using the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was self-administered and distributed among respiratory therapy students between October 2022 and April 2023. Data analysis was performed using Descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Of the 1500 respiratory therapy students invited to participate in the study, 901 surveys were completed; and thus, included in the final analysis. Of whom, 92% were presented with imposter syndrome: 44% with moderate, 35% with frequent, and 13% with intense feelings. In addition, 60% of respiratory therapy students and interns experienced low self-esteem, while only 0.5% indicated high self-esteem. More than 50% of the study participants thought about quitting the respiratory therapy program, and 30% have been diagnosed with psychological disorders. Furthermore, there was a significant association between imposter syndrome and low self-esteem, p < 0.001. Factors associated with imposter syndrome and low self-esteem were family income (<0.005) and parents’ education (<0.005), quitting intention (<0.005), and having been diagnosed with psychological disorders (<0.005). Genders, academic levels, and grade point average were not associated with either imposter syndrome or self-esteem (>0.005). Conclusion: Imposter syndrome and low self-esteem are prevalent among respiratory therapy students, both of which are associated with considering leaving the respiratory therapy program. Effective interventions should be implemented to ameliorate the symptoms imposter syndrome and low self-esteem; thus, improving the academic experience of respiratory therapy students.

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The impact of imposter syndrome on self-esteem and intention to quit among respiratory therapy (RT) students in Saudi Arabia

Siraj,

Aldhahir,

Alzahrani

et al. 2024

SAGE Open Medicine

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Prevalence and correlates of imposter syndrome and self-esteem among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

El-Setouhy,

Makeen,

Alqassim

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Imposter syndrome (IS) and low self-esteem (SE) are common issues affecting medical students that can impact their well-being and development. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with IS and SE among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. In this cross-sectional study, 523 medical students in years 2–6 at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, completed validated questionnaires on IS (Young Imposter Scale) and SE (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale). Sociodemographic factors were also collected. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were used to analyze IS and SE prevalence and correlates. Five hundred twenty-three students with a mean age of 22.09 ± 1.933 participated. The prevalence of low SE and positive IS was 17.6% and 24.3%, respectively. IS and SE had a significant negative correlation (p<0.001). Several sociodemographic factors were associated with increased IS, including 2nd and 4th-year students, forced study choice, and a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0–3.49 (P<0.05). Paternal education beyond high school was associated with lower IS (P<0.05). Logistic regression analyses confirmed that 2nd-year students had a 3.88 times higher odds ratio (OR) (95% confidence interval (CI); 2.19–6.88), and 4th-year students had a 2.37 times higher OR (95% CI; 1.40–4.02) of IS than other years. For SE, advanced academic years, forced study choice, 7+ hours of sleep, and a GPA above 3.5 were associated with higher levels (P<0.05). Negative self-appraisals were associated with lower SE, while positive attitudes were associated with higher SE (P<0.05). Our study reveals that IS and low SE are prevalent among Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, medical students. Therefore, intervention courses that address these issues in medical education at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, may be necessary to support medical students’ well-being and academic success.

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Investigating the Association Between Resilience and the Impostor Syndrome in Undergraduate Nursing and Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Khalil,

Alharbi,

Qtame

et al. 2023

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Background: The prevalence of impostor syndrome has been recognized among undergraduate nursing and medical students. Resilience, on the other hand, refers to an individual's ability to adapt and bounce back from adversity. Understanding the relationship between these two constructs is important in promoting student well-being and academic success. Methods: Thiscross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between resilience and impostor syndrome among undergraduate nursing and medical students. A convenience sample of 300 students from King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences participated in the study. Participants completed self-report questionnaires to assess their levels of resilience and impostor syndrome. The results revealed that less than half of the participants experienced impostor syndrome, with 41.7% classified as severe, 37.7% as moderate, and 13.0% as intense among nursing students. For medical students, 4.6% were classified as mild, 4.6% as moderate, 4.5% as severe, and 4.5% as intense. The mean resilience score was 24.3±7.15 among nursing students and 25.6±7.22 among medical students. A significant negative correlation was found between resilience and impostor syndrome scores (r = -0.220, p < .001). Regression analysis indicated that resilience was a significant predictor of impostor syndrome, with higher resilience associated with lower levels of impostor syndrome. Specifically, the odds of experiencing severe impostor phenomenon were significantly higher in the 1st quartile (odds ratio = 13.16, p = 0.023) and the 2nd quartile (odds ratio = 56.00, p = 0.008) compared to the reference category. Conclusion and Recommendations: These findings highlight the importance of resilience in mitigating impostor syndrome among nursing and medical students. Building resilience through interventions may be beneficial in promoting student well-being and academic success. Future research should explore the effectiveness of such interventions and identify other factors contributing to impostor syndrome among healthcare students.

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Prevalence of Self-Esteem and Imposter Syndrome and Their Associated Factors among King Saud University Medical Students

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The impact of imposter syndrome on self-esteem and intention to quit among respiratory therapy (RT) students in Saudi Arabia

The impact of imposter syndrome on self-esteem and intention to quit among respiratory therapy (RT) students in Saudi Arabia

Prevalence and correlates of imposter syndrome and self-esteem among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Investigating the Association Between Resilience and the Impostor Syndrome in Undergraduate Nursing and Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

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