Open AccessImpostor Phenomenon in Educational Developers
Author(s) -
Rudenga Kristin J.,
Gravett Emily O.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
to improve the academy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-4822
DOI - 10.1002/tia2.20092
Subject(s) - phenomenon , field (mathematics) , field survey , psychology , knowledge management , computer science , engineering , epistemology , philosophy , civil engineering , mathematics , pure mathematics
While impostor syndrome or impostor phenomenon (“IP”) is prevalent in higher education, with known negative effects, no study has yet investigated the experiences of IP among educational developers. After first reviewing prior research on the phenomenon, we use survey data to describe its frequency and manifestations within educational development. We identify factors and experiences that contribute to IP among educational developers, focusing on those that are distinct to the field. We conclude with suggestions for future research and broad recommendations for educational development as a field to tackle this problem.