Feeling like an imposter? Here’s how LinkedIn might be playing a role

If you feel overwhelmed after a scroll on LinkedIn, you’re not alone. Discover the science behind its link to imposter syndrome and get tips on how to cope.

If you’ve ever scrolled through LinkedIn and felt a pang of inadequacy while watching your connections post about their latest achievements, you’re definitely not alone.

Recent research has confirmed what many of us have known deep down: LinkedIn can trigger imposter syndrome, leading to anxiety and low mood among its users.

A recent study published in Psychology & Marketing explored how LinkedIn can amplify those familiar imposter thoughts that arise when we focus too much on our professional selves.

What is Imposter Syndrome?

Imposter syndrome is that nagging feeling you get when you doubt your accomplishments and worry that you’ll be exposed as a “fraud.”

Even when you’ve achieved a lot or have the qualifications to back it up, you might still feel like you don’t truly deserve your success. Instead, you might chalk it up to luck or external factors.

This thinking pattern can really take a toll on your mental health, leading to anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem, especially in those high-pressure situations we all know too well.

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Feeling like an imposter? Here’s how LinkedIn might be playing a role

What is Imposter Syndrome?

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