Women are more likely to suffer from imposter syndrome than men, according to research. A study of 4,000 adults found 53 per cent of women have experienced this feeling of unfounded self-doubt, incompetence, and being underqualified.
Comparatively, the majority of men admit they only ever feel like an imposter in the workplace (63 per cent) – and over half (54 per cent) say they have never felt it at all. Women are most likely to experience it in the workplace (72 per cent), during education (29 per cent), and when out with friends (29 per cent).
Of these females, 24 per cent cite it gets in the way during romantic relationships, and 18 per cent when parenting – while 22 per cent believe it has stopped them from making new friends.
