Anna Wolff, Drake University
Anna Wolff
Drake University
Imposter Syndrome in Women in Technology
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Imposter syndrome is defined as “The persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one’s own efforts or skills.” Imposter syndrome disproportionately affects women in the technology field. By reducing feelings of imposter syndrome and promoting female leadership, universities and companies see favorable outcomes. Some early research in the field identified five main characteristics someone may show when they are experiencing imposter syndrome – perfectionism, heroism, fear of failure, denial of competence and capability, and fear of success. We will examine the experiences of several students and professionals, looking at how imposter syndrome has affected them and strategies they have used to overcome imposter syndrome.
