Imposter Syndrome in Medical Students and Its Relation With Stress

NCT07019974 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: PH46 46 24
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 6
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to examine the relationship between Imposter Syndrome and stress in undergraduate medical students at Rawalpindi Medical University, with particular attention to variables such as gender, academic year, and academic performance. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is there a positive correlation between Imposter Syndrome and stress? Are gender and year of study associated with differences in stress and Imposter Syndrome levels? Participants will: Complete an online questionnaire including demographic questions Fill out the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS) to assess Imposter Syndrome Complete the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) to measure stress levels

Conditions

Imposter Syndrome; Medical Students

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Level of Imposter Syndrome among undergraduate medical students

  The degree of Imposter Syndrome will be measured using the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS). Participants will receive a total score based on their responses, which will be categorized as few characteristics, moderate, frequent, or intense. The outcome will help identify the prevalence and severity of Imposter Syndrome in the study population and will be analyzed in relation to stress, gender, and academic year.

  May - August 2024

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 29 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Undergraduate MBBS students enrolled at Rawalpindi Medical University

You may qualify if:

• Undergraduate MBBS students enrolled at Rawalpindi Medical University
• Students from any year of study (1st to final year)
• Willingness to participate, demonstrated by providing informed consent
• Ability to complete the online questionnaire independently

You may not qualify if:

• Postgraduate medical students or students from other disciplines (e.g., nursing, dentistry)
• Participants with known psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., depression, anxiety disorders) that could confound stress or Imposter Syndrome assessments
• Incomplete or partially filled questionnaires
• Students who did not consent to participate in the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Rawalpindi Medical College: lead

Study Sites (1)

Rawalpindi Medical University

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

imposter syndrome

Study Officials

• Sumia Fatima, Dr

  Rawalpindi Medical College

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Dr

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 5, 2025
• First Posted: June 13, 2025
• Study Start: May 17, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 20, 2024
• Study Completion: August 20, 2024
• Last Updated: June 13, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Locations

PA (1)