“Phenomenon."

Written By Mory Carballo

The genesis of imposter syndrome can be traced back to 1978, when psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes introduced the term. It's intriguing that they didn't label it a "syndrome," but rather a "phenomenon."

Key points

  • Imposter syndrome is not a psychiatric condition, but it is a real problem.

  • Imposter feelings are associated with self-doubt..

  • Imposter feelings are associated with depression, anxiety..

  • Imposter feelings are associated with decreased job performance and an increased risk of burnout.

Book on Impostor Syndrome

The Imposter Syndrome Solution: Breaking the Pattern of Self-Doubt (Anxiety Breakthrough) Paperback – July 14, 2025

by Andreas Sun (Author)

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Mory Carballo
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