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
related phobias
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