wiktionaryphobia

Fear or aversion towards the Wiktionary website, possibly due to anxiety related to information overload or reliance on online sources for definitions.

Fear of Wiktionary

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Encountering unfamiliar terms on Wiktionary Doubting the accuracy of Wiktionary definitions

coping strategies

Gradual exposure to Wiktionary
Seeking information from trusted offline sources
Limiting screen time

risk factors

  • • Previous negative experiences with online information
  • • High reliance on digital sources for information

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Emerging with the growth of online information sources and digital anxiety

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