Meeting abstract

https://doi.org/10.24869/spsih.2026.115

The Impostor Phenomenon

Ilijana Stanivuk ; Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka, Krešimirova 42, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia; Faculty of Medicine in Rijeka, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia *
Tatjana Ružić ; Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka, Krešimirova 42, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
Sandra Blažević Zelić ; Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka, Krešimirova 42, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia; Faculty of Medicine in Rijeka, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
Aristea Pavešić Radonja ; Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka, Krešimirova 42, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia; Faculty of Medicine in Rijeka, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

The impostor phenomenon is a psychological construct
or pattern of behavior in which an individual
regards themselves as an intellectual fraud,
insufficiently qualified for their achievements,
despite having attained them through their own
effort and knowledge. This phenomenon reduces
self-confidence, self-esteem, and overall psychological
well-being. The results of a study of this
phenomenon among students at the universities
of Rijeka, Zagreb, and Sarajevo will be presented.
During the workshop, the Clance test will be
administered, and the participants’ results will
be discussed. The workshop is intended for residents
and early-career specialists, given that this
phenomenon is more prevalent among students
in biomedical study programs. The workshop will
last 90 minutes, the expected number of participants
is up to 30, and registration is required.

Keywords

Clance test; impostor phenomenon; self-esteem

Hrčak ID:

352233

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/352233

Publication date:

15.6.2026.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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