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Impostor Syndrome, Part 2. Why it occurs and how to deal with it

This is the second part of the article about the "impostor syndrome". In it, together with Elena Stankovskaya, Ph.D. in Psychology and a practicing consultant, we will analyze why this syndrome occurs, how to cope with it, and what types of "impostors" are identified by scientists. The article is based on international research and Elena's many years of practical experience.

Impostor Syndrome. Part 1: what is it, how to recognize it and whether it is necessary to go to a psychologist

Reasons for the development of "impostor syndrome"

"Impostor Syndrome" is a popular subject of research, but scientists are still arguing about the reasons for its appearance. Some point to the influence of the family atmosphere in childhood, others emphasize the importance of character traits, for example, neuroticism, and still others explore the problems of minorities in work teams - national, gender, racial, social.

Pauline Clance and Susan Ames discovered two typical scenarios in childhood for women with Impostor Syndrome:

  1. A smart brother or sister, with whom they were constantly compared and to whom they have been trying all their lives to grow, to prove to everyone that they are also worth something.

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