OBJECTIVE: To develop a shortened form of the original 50-item fat phobia scale. METHOD: The first factor from the original fat phobia scale—undisciplined, inactive and unappealing—was identified as a ...

A phobia is an excessive and irrational fear reaction. If you have a phobia, you may experience a deep sense of dread or panic when you encounter the source of your fear. The fear can be of a certain ...

Are you scared of something or are you phobic about something? Maybe water, height, reptiles, crowd, etc. Everyone in this world is scared of something, so we can absolutely state that fear is found ...

Phobias represent a complex category of anxiety disorders that extend far beyond typical fears, creating overwhelming psychological responses that can severely limit individuals’ ability to function ...