peniaphobia

Peniaphobia is the fear of poverty, often characterized by extreme anxiety or distress related to financial instability.

Fear of poverty

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10

common triggers

Financial hardship Job loss Economic downturns

coping strategies

Financial planning
Seeking support from loved ones
Therapeutic techniques

risk factors

  • • Personal experiences with poverty
  • • Family history of financial struggles

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Historically linked to societal views on wealth and poverty

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