cacomorphobia
Cacomorphobia is the fear or aversion towards overweight people.
Fear of overweight people
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Encountering overweight individuals
Media portrayal of overweight individuals
coping strategies
Education on body positivity
Therapy to address underlying biases
Mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • Negative past experiences
- • Low self-esteem
- • Media influence
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Rooted in societal beauty standards and prejudices
related phobias
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