gerontophobia
Gerontophobia is the fear of old people or of growing old.
Fear of old people or of growing old
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering elderly individuals
Thinking about aging
coping strategies
Education about aging
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to elderly individuals
risk factors
- • Negative past experiences with elderly individuals
- • Anxiety about aging and mortality
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Rooted in societal perceptions of aging and fear of mortality
related phobias
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