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Impostor syndrome was common in both student groups

Health Professions research
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Research area:Health SciencesMental Health and PsychiatryHealth care

What the study found

Impostor syndrome was reported in both medical and non-medical female university students at The University of Faisalabad. The study also found no significant relationship between impostor syndrome and self-esteem.

Why the authors say this matters

The abstract does not describe broader implications in detail. The authors state that the study examined the prevalence of impostor syndrome and its relationship with self-esteem in female university students.

What the researchers tested

The researchers conducted a cross-sectional study with 100 female students recruited by convenience sampling. They used a self-administered questionnaire, the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale (CIPS) to measure impostor syndrome, and the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSES) to measure self-esteem.

What worked and what didn't

The prevalence of impostor syndrome was 25 students (47.17%) in the medical group and 19 students (40.43%) in the non-medical group. Low self-esteem was found in 14 medical students (26.42%) and 17 non-medical students (36.17%). The relationship between impostor syndrome and self-esteem was not significant, with x2 (3) and p=0.994.

What to keep in mind

The study involved only 100 female students from one university and used convenience sampling. The abstract does not describe additional limitations beyond the study design and sample scope.

Key points

  • The study examined impostor syndrome and self-esteem in female university students.
  • Impostor syndrome was reported in 47.17% of medical students and 40.43% of non-medical students.
  • Low self-esteem was reported in 26.42% of medical students and 36.17% of non-medical students.
  • No significant relationship was found between impostor syndrome and self-esteem (p=0.994).
  • The study used a cross-sectional design, convenience sampling, CIPS, and RSES.

Disclosure

Research title:
Impostor syndrome was common in both student groups
Authors:
Ayesha Elahi, Muneeba Sohail, Maryam Safdar
Institutions:
University of Faisalabad, Bharti Hospital, CARE Hospitals
Publication date:
2026-01-27
DOI:
10.47391/jpma.22109
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