zoniasfaleiaphobia
Zoniasfaleiaphobia is the fear of seatbelts, which can lead to anxiety and avoidance behaviors when encountering situations where seatbelts are required.
Fear of seatbelts
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing or touching seatbelts
Being reminded to put on a seatbelt
Being in a vehicle that requires seatbelt use
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Gradual exposure to seatbelts
Positive self-talk
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experience involving seatbelts
- • Generalized anxiety disorder
- • Sensitivity to feeling restricted
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Zoniasfaleiaphobia is a less common specific phobia but can significantly impact an individual's ability to travel safely.
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