Who is at risk for ephebiphobia?

Who is at risk for ephebiphobia?

Healthcare professionals don’t know why some people are more likely than others to develop phobias. People with a family history of phobias or other anxiety disorders may be at higher risk.

Often, a phobia develops as a result of both your genetics and your environment. You may be more likely to develop ephebiphobia if you:

• See, read or hear a lot of negative news about teenagers and their actions.
• Are exposed to social media that portrays teens in a negative light.
• Are a victim of a crime by a teen or group of teens.
• Live in an area with high rates of violence attributed to teens.