"For Real! Yes, you are! - A Peek Into Imposter Phenomenon A.K.A. You Belong Here!"

In 1978, psychologists Suzanne Imes and Pauline Rose Clance first described Imposter syndrome in high-achieving professional women.  More recently, experts have found that it's common among both men and women in many lines of work.

Studies show that those who are different from most of their peers, such as women in high-tech careers or first-generation college students, are more likely to have Imposter syndrome.  Research has also found that Imposter syndrome is common among Black American, Asian American, and Latinx college students in the United States. 

Among those reported to have felt this kind of self-doubt are scientist Albert Einstein, athlete Serena Williams, singer Jennifer Lopez, and actors Natalie Portman, Lupita Nyong'o, and Tom Hanks.