xenophobia
Xenophobia is a fear or aversion towards strangers or foreigners.
Fear of strangers or foreigners
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Common
Awareness
8/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering strangers or foreigners
Hearing different languages or accents
coping strategies
Cultural sensitivity training
Education on diversity and inclusion
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Past negative experiences with strangers or foreigners
- • Cultural upbringing promoting fear of outsiders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Manifests in various historical and contemporary contexts due to cultural differences and societal influences.
related phobias
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