From Self-efficacy to Imposter Syndrome: The Intrapersonal Traits of Surgeons.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Demographic differences among surgical trainees regarding intrapersonal traits, such as imposter syndrome and assertiveness, have become widely acknowledged. However, many of these characteristics have not been examined in tandem, nor among both trainees and surgeons in practice. This study aimed to address these knowledge gaps.

Methods

This was an anonymous, voluntary survey study comprised of validated measures of (1) self-efficacy, (2) imposter syndrome, (3) assertiveness, (4) perfectionism, and (5) self-rated likeability. A multimodal recruitment strategy was used and surgeons across all subspecialties were eligible for inclusion.

Results

A total of 296 participants were included, with 54% identifying as female (n = 161) and 72% between the ages of 25 a

SUBMITTER: Medline A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10566864 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature