otherkinphobia
Fear or aversion towards individuals who identify as otherkin, believing themselves to be non-human entities in a spiritual or psychological sense.
Fear of otherkin
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
5/10
common triggers
Encountering individuals who openly identify as otherkin
Online discussions or communities related to otherkin
coping strategies
Education about otherkin identities
Open-mindedness
Therapy to address underlying fears or biases
risk factors
- • Lack of exposure to diverse identities
- • Negative past experiences with individuals identifying as otherkin
Scientific Classification
Not recognized as a clinical phobia by mainstream psychology
Historical Context
Emerging in online communities in the late 20th century, otherkin identities have stirred controversy and skepticism.
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