Mediating Role of Coping Strategy Between Imposter Phenomenon and Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19 on Pakistani Healthcare Professionals
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imposter phenomenon, coping strategies, psychosocial impact, COVID-19Abstract
The current study aims to determine the relationship among the imposter phenomenon, coping strategies, and the psychosocial impact of COVID-19 on Pakistani healthcare professionals. It was also aimed to determine the role of coping strategies as a mediator between the imposter phenomenon and the psychosocial impact of Covid-19. In the current study, correlation research design and purposive sampling were used to gather data from both private and government hospitals. The total sample size comprised (116) participants. Imposter Phenomenon Scale (IPS), Brief Cope Scale (BCS), and Psychosocial Impact Scale (PIS) along with a demographic information sheet were used to assess the study variables in the targeted population. Results showed a significant relationship among all variables. Furthermore, the imposter phenomenon was a significant predictor of psycho-social impact due to COVID-19. Coping strategies were found to play a mediating role between the imposter phenomenon and the psychosocial impact of COVID-19. The results of this study help clinical psychologists devise more training programs and therapeutic interventions for medical students as well as health care professionals.
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