afentikophobia
Afentikophobia is the fear of one's supervisor or superior at work.
Fear of your supervisor
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Performance evaluations
Meetings with the supervisor
Receiving feedback from the supervisor
coping strategies
Mindfulness and relaxation techniques
Assertiveness training
Seeking support from colleagues or a therapist
risk factors
- • Past negative experiences with authority figures
- • High-pressure work environments
- • Low self-esteem
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of authority figures can stem from past negative experiences or a lack of confidence in one's abilities.
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