TY - JOUR
T1 - Dismantling the Imposter Syndrome
T2 - A Case Study of Early Career Women of Color in School Mental Health Fields
AU - Parker, Janise S.
AU - Haskins, Natoya
AU - Coleman-Chatman, Talia
AU - Duru, Chinwe
AU - Ramirez, Deanna
AU - Chae, Nancy
AU - Fulmore, Kierra
AU - Nortey, Angelina
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 ASGW.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - The purpose of this study was to understand how early career Women of Color (WOC) in school-based mental health fields experienced a structured, group-based approach to help them navigate the imposter syndrome. The researchers employed a case study design to examine the women’s experiences. Findings revealed that participants developed critical consciousness about imposter syndrome, recognizing the systemic and oppressive underpinnings of the construct, and acquired helpful strategies for dismantling their experiences of imposter syndrome (e.g., gaining support from other women) in their professional lives. The authors conclude this paper with implications for future research among WOC in professional careers.
AB - The purpose of this study was to understand how early career Women of Color (WOC) in school-based mental health fields experienced a structured, group-based approach to help them navigate the imposter syndrome. The researchers employed a case study design to examine the women’s experiences. Findings revealed that participants developed critical consciousness about imposter syndrome, recognizing the systemic and oppressive underpinnings of the construct, and acquired helpful strategies for dismantling their experiences of imposter syndrome (e.g., gaining support from other women) in their professional lives. The authors conclude this paper with implications for future research among WOC in professional careers.
KW - Imposter syndrome
KW - case study
KW - early career
KW - school mental health
KW - women of color
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85179719616&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/01933922.2023.2281670
DO - 10.1080/01933922.2023.2281670
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85179719616
SN - 0193-3922
JO - Journal for Specialists in Group Work
JF - Journal for Specialists in Group Work
ER -