The Hidden Battle: Examining Impostor Phenomenon in Saudi's Newly Graduated Nurses.

IF 2.9 4区心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Psychology Pub Date : 2025-10-16 DOI:10.1080/00223980.2025.2575319

Kawthar Alsaleh, Adnan Innab, Monirah Albloushi, Reem Saeed Alghamdi, Mohammed Alkhalaf

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Abstract

Newly graduated nurses entering the workforce often encounter impostor phenomenon (IP), which produces feelings of intellectual phoniness and inadequacy despite personal achievements. We aimed to examine the extent of IP among newly graduated nurses entering the workforce in Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted via a self-administered questionnaire in three hospitals in Saudi Arabia. The collected data, including sociodemographic characteristics and the Clance Imposter Phenomenon Scale, were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, analysis of variance, and multiple regression. Among 101 participants, 16.8%, 52.5%, and 30.7% exhibited few IP characteristics, moderate IP, and frequent IP, respectively. Nurses who had less than one year of experience and those working in the obstetrics and gynecology department seemed more susceptible to IP. The emotional and professional impact of IP on early-career nurses emphasizes the importance of structured support systems, psychological interventions, and mentorship to build a more resilient and confident nursing workforce and improve patient care. Addressing IP among new nurses is essential for their retention and mental well-being, as well as for patient safety. Educators, administrators, and policymakers are encouraged to implement resilience training, peer support, and mentorship programs to help nurses navigate professional challenges with confidence, consequently enhancing individual well-being and improving the broader field of nursing.

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隐藏的战斗：检查沙特新毕业护士中的冒名顶替现象。

刚毕业进入职场的护士经常会遇到冒名顶替现象（IP），这种现象会让人产生一种智力上的虚假和不足的感觉，尽管个人取得了成就。我们的目的是检查知识产权的程度，新毕业的护士进入劳动力在沙特阿拉伯。本横断面描述性研究是通过自我管理的问卷调查在沙特阿拉伯的三家医院进行。收集到的资料，包括社会人口学特征和Clance冒名顶替现象量表，采用描述性统计、t检验、方差分析和多元回归分析。在101名参与者中，16.8%、52.5%和30.7%的人表现出较少IP特征、中度IP特征和频繁IP特征。经验不足一年的护士和在妇产科工作的护士似乎更容易受到IP的影响。知识产权对早期职业护士的情感和专业影响强调了结构化支持系统、心理干预和指导的重要性，以建立一支更具弹性和信心的护理队伍，并改善患者护理。解决新护士的知识产权问题对于新护士的留任和精神健康以及患者安全至关重要。鼓励教育工作者、管理人员和政策制定者实施弹性培训、同伴支持和指导计划，帮助护士自信地应对专业挑战，从而提高个人福祉，改善更广泛的护理领域。

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Journal of Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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4.30

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3.70%

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