pedophobia
Pedophobia is a specific phobia characterized by an irrational fear or aversion towards children.
Fear of children
Severity
Severe
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
8/10
common triggers
Encountering children in social settings
Parenting situations
Hearing or seeing children crying or misbehaving
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Gradual exposure to children
risk factors
- • Past traumatic experiences involving children
- • Family history of anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative experiences with children in the past or cultural factors
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