But the study produced some interesting results. Contrary to what you would expect, having a negative experience with a clown ranked lowest as a factor contributing to a fear of clowns, indicating ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kids don’t like clowns. The story exploded out of England recently: A survey conducted by the University of Sheffield polled 250 children, ages 4 to 16, and concluded that hospitals ...

Scientists have quantified why people are afraid of clowns, and the reasons behind this common phobia might surprise you. Writing for The Conversation, Welsh psychological researchers Sophie Scorehy, ...

For 15 years, psychology professor Philip John Tyson has been teaching classes on phobias. At the start of every semester, he asks his students the same question: What are you afraid of? Students ...

The human mind harbors fears that go far beyond common anxieties about heights or spiders. Recent research has uncovered a ...

This fall, creepy clown terrorized America, with sightings of actual clowns in at least 10 different states. These fiendish clowns have reportedly tried to lure women and children into the woods, ...

Conn. (WTNH) — Clowns, holes, and heights are among those that give people the “spooks.” But, what about in Connecticut? According to new research conducted by USBettingReport.com by analyzing Google ...

Coulrophobia is a rare phobia that makes a person afraid of clowns, making it stressful to see, imagine, or interact with them. While many people know that it exists, most link it to small children — ...

The circus is coming! So this would be a good time for clown haters to re-examine their attitudes toward clowns. Or if you're afraid of clowns, there's good news. "Coulrophobia" is very treatable. And ...

Featuring Art the Clown as the main villain, Damien Leone’s new film “Terrifier 2” is so gruesome that there are reports of viewers vomiting and passing out in the theater. And every Halloween, you’ll ...