Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: October | Volume: 11 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 322-331
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20211042
Prevalence of Impostor Phenomenon in Physiotherapy Professionals: A Pan India Survey
Vaishvi. P. Kansarai, Neeraj Kumarii, Sukhpreet Pablaiii
iIntern, iiProfessor and HOD, iiiAssistant Professor,
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam College of Physiotherapy, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Deemed to be University, Loni, Maharashtra, India.
Corresponding Author: Vaishvi Kansara
ABSTRACT
Background: Impostor Phenomenon is described as the psychological experience in which there is the individual does not have the ability to believe that the accomplishments achieved by him/her are deserved or are achieved because of one’s own skills and talents, but because of one being fortunate. Impostor Phenomenon is seen in many professional setting and is also prominent in highly successful individuals. Impostor phenomenon is increasing among the health care professionals. The following study determines the prevalence of Impostor Phenomenon in Physiotherapy professionals.
Method: The study was conducted through online survey method. Simple random sampling was done and forms were sent to the physiotherapists. 200 participants responded to the questionnaire. Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale was used to measure Impostor Phenomenon. Demographic data was collected and questionnaire was filled by the participants. Total scoring was done and the participants were classified according to categories of Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale.
Result: 7.5% of physiotherapists had few impostor characteristics, 58% experienced moderate impostor characteristics, 32% having often impostor characteristics and 2.5% of had intense Impostor Phenomenon. The scoring of male and female physiotherapists was similar and the scores of clinicians were more than academicians.
Conclusion: The study concluded that Impostor Phenomenon affected the Physiotherapists. Many of physiotherapists scored between 40-60 and indicated having the characteristics of Impostor Phenomenon at a moderate level. No significant difference was seen between males and females. The prevalence of Impostor Phenomenon in clinicians was higher than in academicians.
Key words: Impostor Phenomenon, Health care professionals, Physiotherapists.