Fear of flying treatment programs for passengers: an international update

Gerwen, Lucas J. Van; Diekstra, René F. W.; Arondeus, Josine M; Wolfger, Robert

doi:10.1016/j.tmaid.2004.01.002

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“…Several studies indicate 50 percent of the population exhibit some apprehension to flying associated with an undiagnosed phobia (Evangelisti, 2008;Van Gerwen, Diekstra, Arondeus, & Wolfger, 2004). We conclude from the literature that fear manifests itself in a broad range of flight avoidance from clinically diagnosed aviophobiacs who likely refuse to fly, to an undiagnosed segment of potential passengers who resist flying.…”

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confidence: 67%

“…While the FAM examines fear from two perspectives, somatic and cognitive modality, and implies a relationship between the two, the FAS assessment examines fear in the chronological order it is experienced, from pre-flight to in-flight, and explores the relationships as contributing to an overall state of general anxiety (Faraci, Triscari, D'Angelo & Ursof, 2011). Although both surveys measure outcomes differently, research supports the validity and reliability of both assessments in diagnosing aviophobia (Nousi, Van Gerwen & Spinhoven, 2008;Van Gerwen, Diekstra, Arondeus & Wolfger, 2004).…”

Section: Fear Of Flyingmentioning

confidence: 95%

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Lost opportunity: Fear of flying, airline profits, and the economy

Thompson

Craven

2017

JEFS

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The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between fears of flying and U.S. airline load factors to determine if there is a potential impact on corporate profits and the economy. Travelers with a reluctance towards flying represent a potential lost opportunity for airline companies, a source of operating profits, and positive economic impacts. This research examines the psychological reservations towards flying, how avoidance behaviors impact demand and the projected implications. The paper suggests revising conceptual financial considerations to assess whether stakeholders in the commercial U.S. air travel industry should attempt to recoup lost passengers who avoid flying out of fear.

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Section: Fear Of Flyingmentioning

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Section: Fear Of Flyingmentioning

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Lost opportunity: Fear of flying, airline profits, and the economy

Thompson

Craven

2017

JEFS

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“…A natural result of this fear is the avoidance behavior and this avoidance may lead to some disagreements in interpersonal relations (2). Also, in addition to individual challenges, this phobia may be harmful for the business career of the individuals, especially when they have to fly long distances for business (5,6).…”

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Uçuş fobisinin (aviofobi) göz hareketleri ile duyarsızlaştırma ve yeniden işleme (EMDR) yöntemi ile tedavisi: Bir olgu sunumu

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2014

Dusunen Adam

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Treatment of flight phobia (aviophobia) through the eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) method: a case report All phobic individuals, when faced with the phobic situation, feel obvious, severe, persistent and irrational fear. The presence of traumatic experiences are not necessary in the etiology of phobias. Even though there are many patients with no traumatic experiences in the history, if there is a detectable traumatic event in the history, EMDR therapy seems to be a good option for the treatment.. Also, although there is not a traumatic event at the beginning, after the formation of phobic fear, every encounter to phobic object, even the idea, can be seen as traumatic event.This support that EMDR may be an option for the treatment of phobias. In this article, EMDR treatment of a case who experienced a jolt of the aircraft during a flight because of a turbulence and who then developed flight anxiety and could not get on a plane is presented. Within the framework of the protocol defined by Shapiro, three EMDR sessions, each session lasting about an hour, were applied as treatment.And it was observed that phobic fear and avoidance of the patient were disappeared. As a result, EMDR may be considered as a treatment option in several clinical conditions thought to occur after the experiences of the past conditioning.

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“…A variety of CBT methods (e.g. systematic desensitization, flooding, implosion, and relaxation) has been found to yield reductions in flying anxiety after treatment (Beckham, Vrana, May, Gustafson, & Smith, 1990;Denholtz & Mann, 1975;Haug et al, 1987;Howard, Murphy, & Clarke, 1983;Ost, Brandberg, & Alm, 1997;Solyom, Shugar, Bryntwick, & Solyom, 1973;Van Gerwen, Diekstrra, Arondeus, & Wolfger, 2004). In general, these studies utilized cognitive behavioral approaches to treatment, incorporating a combination of psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, and some form of exposure.…”

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Use of skills learned in CBT for fear of flying: Managing flying anxiety after September 11th

Kim

Palin

Anderson

et al. 2008

Journal of Anxiety Disorders

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Although there is evidence that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective in the treatment for fear of flying (FOF), there are no studies that specifically examine which skills taught in treatment are being used by clients after treatment is completed. This study examines whether participants report using skills taught in treatment for FOF after treatment is completed and whether the reported use of these skills is associated with reduced flying anxiety in the face of fear-relevant event, the September 11th terrorist attacks, and over the long-term. One hundred fifteen participants were randomly assigned to and completed eight sessions of individual CBT treatment for FOF. Fifty-five participants were reassessed in June 2002, an average of 2.3 years after treatment. Surveys were also collected from 33 individuals who did not receive treatment for FOF. Results indicated that treatment completers were more likely to report using skills taught in treatment than individuals who had not received treatment. In addition, self-reported use of skills among previously treated individuals was associated with lower levels of flying anxiety. These findings suggest that use of skills taught in CBT treatment is associated with reduced flying anxiety in the face of a fear-relevant event and over the long term.

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Fear of flying treatment programs for passengers: an international update

Cited by 45 publications

References 13 publications

Lost opportunity: Fear of flying, airline profits, and the economy

Lost opportunity: Fear of flying, airline profits, and the economy

Uçuş fobisinin (aviofobi) göz hareketleri ile duyarsızlaştırma ve yeniden işleme (EMDR) yöntemi ile tedavisi: Bir olgu sunumu

Use of skills learned in CBT for fear of flying: Managing flying anxiety after September 11th

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