Investigating the Relationship between Burnout, Workload, and Imposter Syndrome for Mental Health Nurses in the UK

Morley, Eden; Langton, Edward

Abstract

This study investigated the interrelationship between burnout, workload, and imposter syndrome among mental health nurses within the UK. Understanding their connections is crucial given the detrimental effects of these factors on workplace well-being. Despite extensive research on imposter syndrome in various healthcare professions, its exploration within nursing has been limited. This study aimed to address this gap by examining the relationships between these variables in a sample of registered mental health nurses. Correlational analyses revealed moderate to high levels of burnout, workload, and imposter syndrome among participants. While a significant positive correlation was found between burnout and workload, no significant associations were observed between burnout and imposter syndrome, or workload and imposter syndrome. These findings are discussed within the context of existing literature, and potential implications for future research are explored.

Citation

Morley, E., & Langton, E. (2025). Investigating the Relationship between Burnout, Workload, and Imposter Syndrome for Mental Health Nurses in the UK. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2024.2438892

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Nov 30, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Jan 6, 2025
• Publication Date: Jan 6, 2025
• Deposit Date: Dec 5, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 7, 2026
• Journal: Issues in Mental Health Nursing
• Print ISSN: 0161-2840
• Electronic ISSN: 1096-4673
• Publisher: Informa Healthcare
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2024.2438892
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/42818114
• Publisher URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01612840.2024.2438892
• Additional Information: Peer Review Statement: The publishing and review policy for this title is described in its Aims & Scope.; Aim & Scope: http://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?show=aimsScope&journalCode=imhn20; Published: 2025-01-06