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The food and beverage industry in Indonesia has stimulated a surge in Indonesian youth's practice of consuming nutritious food, resulting in fierce rivalry among enterprises in the healthy food sector. In order to manage the highly competitive business environment, organizations have increasingly resorted to utilizing social media marketing as a means to increase consumer inclination to make purchases. However, the widespread use of social media has led to concerns about individuals feeling excluded or perceived as outdated, a phenomenon commonly known as Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). The objective of this study is to examine the influence of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) through social media marketing on consumers' inclination to make a purchase. We administered a survey using Google Forms to 120 participants aged between 18 and 34. We then analyzed the collected data using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that both the fear of missing out (FOMO) and social media marketing have a beneficial impact on the desire to purchase healthy food goods. Utilizing the fear of missing out (FOMO) in social media marketing techniques can successfully enhance consumer attention and stimulate sales in the healthy food industry.

The widespread use of smartphones and Internet connectivity in Indonesia has encouraged the emergence of digital payment phenomena, namely e-wallets and PayLater, which are expected to continue to grow in line with the trend of financial digitalization. Despite their convenience, these payment methods can contribute to impulse purchases, especially among the younger generation. This research, which includes two studies, aims to provide insights into societal impulse buying dynamics. The first study surveyed 360 participants to examine the influence of PayLater as a moderator for sales promotions and the fear of missing out (FOMO) on impulsive buying behavior. Analysis using AMOS software reveals positive moderation in sales promotions (p 0.05). The second study used an experimental vignette method with a promotional poster to examine the effect of sales promotions (monetary and non-monetary) and the choice of digital payment methods (PayLater and e-wallets) on impulsive buying tendencies in 559 participants. It reveals that non-monetary promotions (M = 26.501) and PayLater (M = 26.490) influence impulsive buying more, but they do not do so when both are present simultaneously. This paper discusses the implications and offers recommendations for future research.

Building on recent findings by Fournier and colleagues (2023), the present study examined the fit of a bi-dimensional model of problematic Instagram use, distinguishing between non-pathological high engagement and problematic symptoms mirroring addictive tendencies. A sample of 696 Italian adults completed an online survey assessing problematic Instagram use, personality traits, psychological distress, usage motives for Instagram use, and Instagram usage metrics. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the bi-dimensional model, with high engagement (salience and tolerance) and problematic symptoms (relapse, withdrawal, conflict, and mood modification) as distinct factors. Neuroticism, depression, emotional dysregulation, loneliness, and FoMO and the diversion motive were more strongly correlated with problematic symptoms. In turn, social interaction, documentation, and self-promotion were more associated with high engagement. Frequency of sharing posts and stories were also more strongly correlated with high engagement. These findings highlight the importance of distinguishing between high engagement and addiction-like symptoms in understanding problematic Instagram use and inform the development of targeted interventions.

This research aimed to examine the influence of celebrity trustworthiness, celebrity attractiveness, parasocial interaction, and fear of missing out (FOMO) on purchase intention among TikTok users in the management student community. The population consisted of active undergraduate management students at the Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Jawa Timur who use TikTok. The sampling technique employed was purposive sampling based on specific criteria. The study utilized a quantitative approach, and data was collected through a survey questionnaire. The key findings revealed that celebrity attractiveness and FOMO had a significant positive influence on purchase intention, while celebrity trustworthiness and parasocial interaction did not contribute to purchase intention. In conclusion, marketers should focus on leveraging celebrity attractiveness and creating a FOMO effect to effectively target the Generation Z consumer segment on the TikTok platform. Keywords: Celebrity Endorsement; Parasocial Interaction; FOMO; Purchase Intention; Generation Z

ÖZ:Bu çalışmanın amacı, marka-benlik uyumunun, Gelişmeleri Kaçırma Korkusu (FOMO) ve sosyal medya sadakati üzerindeki etkisini; FOMO’nun sosyal medya sadakati üzerindeki etkisinde akış deneyiminin aracılık rolünü incelemektir. Çalışma, kullanıcıların sosyal medya sadakatinin oluşma sürecini marka-benlik uyumu, FOMO ve akış deneyimi kavramlarıyla birlikte aydınlatmaya yönelik tanımlayıcı ve nicel bir çalışmadır. Çalışmada, 322 sosyal medya kullanıcısından çevrim içi anket yöntemi ile veri toplanmıştır. Çalışmanın hipotezleri, SPSS AMOS Yapısal Eşitlik Modellemesi yöntemi ile test edilmiştir. Yapılan analizler neticesinde, marka-benlik uyumunun tüketicilerin FOMO düzeyini ve sosyal medya sadakatini olumlu yönde etkilediği, FOMO’nun sosyal medya sadakati üzerinde doğrudan ve dolaylı olarak olumlu etkileri olduğu görülmüştür. Ayrıca FOMO’nun sosyal medya sadakati üzerindeki etkisinde akış deneyiminin kısmi aracılık etkisi olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonuçları, uygulayıcılara tüketiciler ile ilişkilerini marka-benlik uyumu çerçevesinde kurup, deneyim sürecini ise akış deneyimine uygun tasarladıklarında kullanacakları FOMO stratejilerinin daha sürdürülebilir bir hale gelebileceği yönünde katkılar sunmaktadır. Çalışma, sosyal medya sadakatinin oluşma sürecini marka-benlik uyumu, FOMO ve akış deneyimi kavramlarını kullanarak kurgulayan ilk çalışma olması ile literatüre anlamlı katkılar sağlamaktadır. ABSTRACT:The aim of this study is to examine the effect of brand-self congruence on Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and social media loyalty; to examine the effect of FOMO on social media loyalty with the mediating role of flow experience. The study is an descriptive and quantitative study aimed at demystifying the social media loyalty process of users with concepts of brand-self congruence, FOMO and flow experience. In the study, data were collected from 322 social media users by online survey method. The hypotheses of the study were tested with the SPSS AMOS Structural Equation Modeling method. As a result of the analyzes made, brand self congruence has a positive effect on consumers’ FOMO level and social media loyalty, and FOMO has direct and indirect positive effects on social media loyalty. It was also concluded that, flow experience has a partial mediation role on the effect of FOMO on social media loyalty. The results of the study contribute to the notion that when practitioners establish their relationships with consumers within the framework of brand-self Congruence and design the experiential process according to Flow Experience, the FOMO strategies they employ can become more sustainable. The study makes significant contributions to the literature by being the first to conceptualize the formation process of social media loyalty using the concepts of brand-self Congruence, FOMO, and flow experience.

Abstract Background This study investigated the role of emotion regulation in relation to the links between fear of missing out (i.e., FOMO) and two components of problematic internet use: problematic social media use and doomscrolling. Methods Participants (N = 603, M age = 30.41, SD age = 7.64; 49.1% male-identifying) completed measures of fear of missing out, intrapersonal and interpersonal emotion regulation, and problematic social media use, and doomscrolling. A parallel mediation model was tested to examine the nature of the associations between fear of missing out, intrapersonal, and interpersonal emotion regulation, in accounting for variance in the outcome measures. Results Analyses revealed that the effect of fear of missing out on problematic social media use was fully mediated by both intrapersonal and interpersonal emotion regulation. In contrast, the effect on doomscrolling was fully mediated by intrapersonal emotion regulation only. Conclusions Findings clarify the role of emotion regulation in explaining the relationship between fear of missing out and two types of problematic internet use, indicating a need to consider individual differences in emotion regulation in an evolving social media landscape.

Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) is related to society nowadays and can lead to narcissism. Therefore, this research objective was to analyze how FoMO constructs narcissism in Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on The Train through three major characters, including Rachel Watson, Megan Hipwell, and Anna Watson. The research was done by applying the FoMO process, the FoMO scale, and Freud’s psychoanalytic theory to answer the research objective. The research method was qualitative, in which data was written in the text, and researchers became the research instrument to gather primary data and second data. Primary data for this research was taken from Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train, consisting of words, utterances, and quotations. Meanwhile, secondary data sources were obtained from e-books, journals, and articles. Through this research, it was found that the major characters suffer from social and news FoMO, indicated by the perception of missing out and compulsive behavior in maintaining those social connections. Further, the FoMO indirectly construct their narcissism, which is characterized by megalomania, self-love, and personality.

Abstract Background and aim The study investigated the effects of a 14-day social media abstinence on various mental health factors using an experimental design with follow-up assessment. Hypotheses included positive associations between problematic smartphone use (PSU) and depression, anxiety, fear of missing out (FoMO), and screentime. Decreases in screentime, PSU, depression and anxiety, and increases in body image were assumed for the abstinence group. Additionally, daily changes in FoMO and loneliness were explored. Methods Participants completed different questionnaires assessing PSU, FoMO, depression and anxiety, loneliness and body image and were randomized into control and social media abstinence groups. Daily questionnaires over 14 days assessed FoMO, loneliness, screentime, and depression and anxiety. 14 days after the abstinence, a follow-up questionnaire was administered. Multilevel models were used to assess changes over time. Results PSU was positively associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety and FoMO, but not with screentime. Spline models identified decreased screentime and body image dissatisfaction for the intervention group. Depression and anxiety symptoms, PSU, trait and state FoMO, and loneliness, showed a decrease during the overall intervention time but no difference between the investigated groups could be observed (hence this was an overall trend). For appearance evaluation and body area satisfaction, an increase in both groups was seen. Daily changes in both loneliness and FoMO were best modelled using cubic trends, but no group differences were significant. Discussion Results provide insights into effects of not using social media for 14 days and show that screentime and body image dissatisfaction decrease. The study also suggests areas for future studies to better understand how and why interventions show better results for some individuals.

Abstract Background The spread of the coronavirus has led to significant anxiety among university students, resulting in various mental health problems that could potentially impact their academic performance. Method To examine the mediating role of emotional regulation and online social support in the relationships between COVID-19 psychological pressures, depression, and the fear of missing out (FoMO) among young adult university students, a cross-sectional research design was employed using an online survey. The sample consisted of 521 full-time university students from China, currently enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Results Findings revealed that more than half (55.09%, n=287) of the university students experienced COVID-19 psychological pressures. These pressures directly contributed to increased levels of depression (β = 0.339, p < .001) and fear of missing out (β = 0.236, p < .001). Moreover, online social support and emotional regulation exhibited partial mediating effects on the association between COVID-19 psychological pressures, depression, and the fear of missing out. The results indicated that COVID-19 psychological pressures were linked to higher levels of depressive symptoms and a greater fear of missing out among university students. Conclusions However, the provision of timely and adequate online social support, as well as the implementation of emotional regulation strategies, mitigated the negative effects of the pandemic on students' social and emotional well-being. Consequently, this led to reduced levels of depression and fear of missing out.

Aims: FoMO is experienced by many adolescents who constantly update information. The majority of an adolescent have accessed information through Instagram on their mobile phones, so adolescents cannot separate from a mobile phone called nomophobia, which can affect social interaction as apathetic those around called phubbing behavior. This study aims to determine the relationship between FoMO and nomophobia with phubbing behavior among adolescent Instagram users. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 319 respondents in Depok who were selected through a purposive sampling technique based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. This study was conducted in June-August using valid and reliable questionnaires, namely FoMO adaptation scale (r: 0.720), the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) (r: 0.901), and the phubbing scale questionnaire (r: 0,920). Univariate analysis was performed for categorical data using the frequency distribution test and central tendency test for numerical data, while the bivariate test used Pearson Correlation. Results: The correlation analysis of FoMO with phubbing behavior showed moderate correlation strength and positive direction (p-value 0.001), r = 0.446, while the results of the correlation analysis of nomophobia with phubbing behavior showed weak correlation strength and positive direction (p-value 0.001), r = 0.395. Conclusion: FoMO and nomophobia have a relationship with phubbing behavior among adolescent Instagram users. Health promotion and early detection of FoMO, nomophobia, related to phubbing behavior is important to prevent disruption of adolescent development. Further research regarding the improvement of self-management skills when using mobile phones can be provided.

Premium laptop brands are increasingly loved by consumers, and despite the high prices, they are still willingness to pay. This study aims to determine the driving factors of consumer brand love and willingness to pay for premium laptop products. Psychological factors such as social status, Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), and Hedonism are driving factors. The survey technique was used to collect data on the answers of premium laptop consumer respondents using purposive sampling of 633 buyers of premium laptop products. Data analysis of data processing and presentation using Structural Equation Modeling using SmartPLS 4.0 software. The results showed that social status and Hedonism are driving factors for brand love and willingness to pay for premium laptop products. Next, FOMO feelings also cause hedonism, but cannot make customers willingness to pay (WTP). The role of brand love and hedonism can mediate social status and FOMO on willingness to pay.

Background/Objectives: Internet addiction (IA) and related behaviors, such as Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and social media addiction (SMA), have gained increasing research attention. Studies show gender differences, with males more likely to develop gaming-related addictions and females more prone to social media and phubbing behaviors. This study aimed to explore gender differences in Internet addiction and related behaviors in a Spanish sample, with the goal of identifying predictors and gender-specific patterns of IA. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 585 participants (265 male, 320 female) aged 18 to 35 years (M = 22.11, SD = 3.08). Data were collected using standardized questionnaires to assess IA, IGD, SMA, phubbing, Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), emotional dysregulation, personality traits, and prosociality. Correlation and regression analyses were used to identify gender-specific predictors of IA. Results: Males exhibited significantly higher scores for IA and IGD, while females showed higher scores for SMA and the “phone obsession” dimension of phubbing. No significant gender differences were found in the “communication disturbance” dimension of phubbing or in FoMO. Correlation analyses revealed significant associations between IA and psychological as well as technological variables. Gender-specific predictors of IA included social media engagement and emotional regulation for females, while gaming behaviors and communication patterns were more relevant for males. Conclusions: These findings highlight gender differences in IA, suggesting that tailored interventions should address unique online behaviors and emotional regulation challenges in males and females. Future research should refine gender-specific patterns to develop more effective, targeted prevention and treatment strategies.

The internet has facilitated significant transformations in interpersonal interactions, and offers new possibilities for finding romantic partners through the use of online dating apps. However, as with other technology-based tools, some individuals can develop problematic patterns of dating apps use, exhibiting symptoms resembling addiction. Consequently, the aim of the present study was the development of a new psychometric instrument to assess problematic dating apps use, the Problematic Online Dating Apps Use Scale (PODAUS), and the examination of its psychometric properties. The sample comprised 384 participants (254 females and 130 males; Mage=25.90 years; SD=5.21) who used dating apps daily. They completed an online survey including the PODAUS, Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, Cyber Pornography Addiction Test, Love Addiction Inventory-Short-Form, and Ten‐Item Personality Inventory. The PODAUS showed a one-factor structure with good indications of validity, reliability, and gender measurement invariance. Problematic online dating apps use was significantly associated with problematic social media use, problematic cyberpornography use, love addiction, and three personality traits (i.e., agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness). The PODAUS is a new and succinct self‐report measure that assesses problematic dating apps use, and can be easily used in both research and clinical practice.

A high level of fear of missing out (FOMO) is related to many adverse emotions and behaviors, including stress, maladaptive coping, risk-taking, and alcohol consumption. However, previous research on FOMO has not considered particularly vulnerable cohorts like individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD). In this project, we have conducted two preliminary studies (N1 = 356; N2 = 66) investigating the role of FOMO in alcohol-related coping strategy in a general population of young adults as well as a clinical sample of AUD patients. Results showed that FOMO is a positive predictor of alcohol coping in both studied samples, and it is a positive predictor of health risk-taking among people with AUD. The study identifies high FOMO as a risk factor for adopting maladaptive coping strategies, specifically alcohol coping.

Current technological developments have both positive and negative impacts. One of the negative impacts of excessive social media is that it can lead to addiction, cyberbullying, and fear of missing out (FOMO). It can even erode one's identity, as widely circulated videos on social media influence it. This research aims to analyze the relationship between FOMO, problematic use of social media, and expressions of Islamic identity. This research used the FoMO scale, social media disorder scale, and Instagram Islamic identity scale as measuring tools. A quantitative approach was employed, using multiple analyses, which revealed that FOMO and problematic use of social media simultaneously contribute to expressing Islamic identity. The subjects of this research were 177 Indonesian millennial Muslims who actively participated in the Instagram migration movement. Problematic use of social media and expression of Islamic identity effectively contributed 40.6% (36.7% from social media use and 3.9% from FOMO). Additionally, questionable social media use had a significant correlation with the articulation of Islamic identity, while FoMO itself did not correlate with it. These results can serve as a basis for future research on the expression of religious identity on social media and the development of interventions to address excessive social media use.

Hallyu, the global cultural phenomenon that is also known as the Korean Wave affects its fans in terms of both their openness to Korean culture and their purchase intentions. Despite this, research into the psychological mechanism behind it is lacking. The aim of this study is to discover a) the relationship between Hallyu culture and the psychological factors associated with interpersonal relationships mediated through digital platforms; and b) the psychological factors that contribute to one’s Korean Wave related purchase intention. The survey was conducted using an online questionnaire. Using a purposive sampling method, the core population of the survey consisted of Hallyu fans in Hungary, who were reached through various, Korean culture-specialised social media groups. Data from 495 eligible respondents was analysed using the PLS-SEM method with SMART PLS3 software. It can be concluded that fear of missing out (FOMO) and self-pressure to be member of fandom inspire presence in the online space, which can increase purchase intention towards K-goods, Results shows that the examined psychological elements have the greatest impact on two age groups (20-23 and 30-43 years old); however, due to its higher level of income and already established living circumstances the second group can respond to marketing activities to a greater extent. It has also been determined that the level of fandom involvement has a positive effect on purchase intention, something which can be further enhanced by FOMO and peer pressure. Based on the correlations identified, more effective marketing activities can be planned among fans through social media and influencers in fan groups.

As smartphones have become effective substitutes for laptops and desktops, smartphone users have been increasing at astronomical proportions. Smartphones have emerged as a valuable tool to communicate with others and constantly keep themselves abreast of what is happening in the world. This may result in a behavioral change called the ‘fear of missing out’ (FOMO), a phenomenon labeled as a form of social anxiety. The present study aims to investigate the consequences of FOMO on smartphone addiction (SPA) and students’ academic performance in educational institutions. A conceptual model was developed, and hypotheses were tested by collecting data from 98 students from an educational institution in the southern part of India. The regression results of Hayes’s PROCESS macros indicate: (i) FOMO is (a) negatively associated with academic performance, and (b) positively associated with SPA, (ii) SPA is negatively related to academic performance, (iii) Positive Affect (PA) positively predicts academic performance, (iv) Negative Affect (NA) negatively predicts academic performance. The results also support smartphone obstacles moderating the relationship between SPA and academic performance. The three-way interaction between SPA, smartphone obstacles, and PA influencing academic performance is supported in this study. The implications for theory and practice are discussed.

Abstract Background The use of social media became a daily activity for many individuals, with recreational, informational, and social purposes, to name a few. However, for some subjects, the use of these platforms may become problematic and generate functioning impairments in many life areas. Given this, the present research aimed at investigating the factor that may contribute to Social Media Addiction, by focusing on Fear of Missing Out and Family Functioning Patterns. Methods A sample of 303 social media users (M age = 35.29; SD = 14.87; 65% females, 35% males) completed a survey including the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales-IV, and Fear of Missing Out Scale. Data were analysed by implementing Pearson correlation and testing a mediation with the Structural Equation Model approach. Results Cohesion, flexibility, and disengagement family functioning patterns were significantly associated with the levels of social media addiction. These dimensions were inserted in the structural equation model, where the full mediation of fear of missing out in their relationship with social media addiction was shown. Conclusions The data showed the protective effect of flexible and cohesive family functioning patterns, as well as the role of disengagement and, sequentially, fear of missing out as risk factors. These findings may provide useful indications to elaborate tailored and effective therapeutic and preventive activity.

Mobil bilgi teknolojisinin hızlı gelişimi ve akıllı cihazların günden güne gelişmesiyle birlikte özellikle akıllı telefonlar ve sosyal medya uygulamaları iletişim süreçlerini ve daha birçok dinamiği değişime uğratmıştır. Kişilerarası iletişim ve etkileşimin büyük bir bölümünün internet ve mobil cihazlar aracılığıyla gerçekleştirilmesi ve yaygın sosyal medya kullanımı, kullanıcıların paylaşılan içerikleri anında takip etme, sürekli etkileşim halinde olma gibi kaygılar taşıyarak bu platformlara olan bağ(ım)lılığını arttırmış ve bu artış birtakım endişeleri de beraberinde getirmiştir. Bu bağlamda, günlük hayattaki tüm insani süreçlerin dijitalize olmasıyla, sosyal ağ platformlarının “aşırı” kullanımı çeşitli yorgunluklara yol açmıştır. Bu çalışmanın odağında bulunan, dijital çağın yeni salgını olarak nitelendirilen sosyal ağ yorgunluğu da bunlardan biridir. Bu makalede, dünyanın karşılıklı bağımlı ve bağlı olduğu bir dönemin zorunlu bir sonucu olarak artan sosyal ağ yorgunluğunu temel kavramlar ve güncel bulgular ışığında irdelemek amaçlanmaktadır. Bu amaçla öncelikle, sosyal ağ yorgunluğu üzerinde durulmuş ve ilgili kavramlar tanımlanmıştır. Ardından teknostres, gelişmeleri kaçırma korkusu (FOMO), infobezite gibi bağlı çağın sendromlarının sosyal ağ yorgunluğu ile ilişkisi üzerinde durulmuştur. Ve son olarak, sosyal ağ yorgunluğu bağlamında geliştirilen çeşitli öneriler ile çalışma tamamlanmıştır. Sonuç olarak bu çalışmada, her an ve her yerde bağ(ım)lı olmanın bir sonucu olarak sosyal ağ yorgunluğu eğiliminde bir artış olduğu, sosyal medya platformlarının aşırı kullanımının yarattığı sosyal medya yorgunluğunun, literatürdeki ilgili kavramlarla nasıl ilişkilendiği, hangi öncüller ve sonuçlar üzerinden ele alındığı güncel araştırma bulguları doğrultusunda ele alınmıştır. Aynı zamanda bu yorgunluğun kullanıcılarda yarattığı hasarın, son derece önemli psikolojik ve toplumsal sorunlara, kişilerarası iletişim sürecinin olumsuz etkilenmesine neden olduğu ortaya konmuştur.

Bin Gao,1,2,&ast; Yuanyuan Liu,3,&ast; Quanwei Shen,4 Changqing Fu,3 Weiyi Li,5 Xu Li4 1Research Institute for International and Comparative Education, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People’s Republic of China; 2Lab for Educational Big Data and Policymaking, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People’s Republic of China; 3Mental Health Center, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, 442000, People’s Republic of China; 4School of Education, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, People’s Republic of China; 5School of Business Administration, Jimei University, Xiamen, 361021, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Quanwei Shen, School of Education, Shanghai Normal University, 100 Guilin Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200234, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13429962432, Email psywe@qq.comBackground: With the popularity of smartphone and their increasingly rich functions, people’s attachment to their phones is increasing. While people enjoy the convenience that smartphone bring (eg, accessing information and socializing), it also leads to problematic smartphone use (eg, phubbing). Previous research has shown that boredom proneness can trigger phubbing. However, the underlying psychological mechanisms are not yet clear.Methods: To address this research gap, we surveyed 556 Chinese college students (Mage = 18.89 years, SD = 1.18) during the COVID-19 pandemic and all participants completed a self-report questionnaire. Drawing the Interaction of Person-Affect-Cognition-Execution model (I-PACE) for addictive behaviors, this study developed and examined a multiple mediation model incorporating boredom proneness, loneliness, fear of missing out (FoMO), and phubbing.Results: (1) Boredom proneness could positively predict phubbing; (2) loneliness and FoMO mediated the relationship between boredom proneness and phubbing, respectively; and (3) loneliness and FoMO sequentially mediated the relationship between boredom proneness and phubbing.Conclusion: These findings are not only valuable for understanding the underlying mechanisms linking boredom proneness and phubbing, but also suggest that three types of interventions could be effectively used to decrease the risk of phubbing among college students, namely, reducing boredom proneness, relieving loneliness, and decreasing FoMO.Keywords: boredom proneness, loneliness, FoMO, phubbing, multiple mediation model, college students

The use of Social Network Sites (SNSs) has grown to become a ubiquitous aspect of daily life in developed countries throughout the world. This rise of social media has resulted in increased public concern regarding the way in which individuals engage with SNSs, and the consequences of frequent SNS use. The Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) is an example of a social psychological phenomenon which has recently received attention as a significant factor associated with experiences of SNS engagement. The following study sought to contribute to developing understandings of SNS use and FoMO. This was achieved by assessing the extent to which FoMO mediated the relationships between SNS engagement and four other psychosocial factors (psychological need satisfaction, social capital, public self-consciousness, and public self-monitoring). Quantitative data were collected from a student volunteer sample of 218 New Zealand SNS users and analysed using a series of regression analyses. Relationships between each of the assessed psychosocial variables and rates of SNS engagement were found to be mediated by FoMO. The findings of this study support the view that FoMO plays an important role in understanding the range of complex and interrelated psychosocial factors relating to rates of SNS engagement.

A growing body of research has examined the potential effects of the Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) whereby the Fear of Missing Out Scale (FoMOs; Przybylski et al., 2013) has become the most popular measure for assessing the construct. However, there is ambiguity regarding FoMO’s conceptualization and dimensionality. Employing a large representative sample (N = 2,041), this study provides direct empirical support for the conceptualization of FoMO as a second-order construct with two underlying dimensions, i.e., “pervasive apprehension” and “desire for connection”, each with distinct relations with variables that have been theoretically linked with FoMO. More specifically, problematic social media use, deficits in needs satisfaction, and neuroticism are more strongly correlated with “pervasive apprehension”, while social media use and extraversion are more strongly correlated with “desire for connection”. As such, this study contributes to future research as it offers a new perspective on the FoMO construct by showing the importance of giving adequate consideration (statistically and conceptually) to the structure of the construct and how the two dimensions relate to other constructs of interest.

This fast-paced digitalization era has made online gaming as one of internet content that often accessed by adolescent. This study aims to analyze the influence of parental control, FOMO, and self-control towards adolescents’ online gaming behavior. For about 200 of 7th grade students from one of selected junior high school in Banyumas Regency were participated in this study. The location and sample of this study were chosen using purposive sampling technique by criteria students aged 12-14years and come from intact family. Data were collected by self-report through filling out a questionnaire. Majority of adolescents had parental control practice and self-control in moderate level, while FOMO and online gaming behavior were categorized in low level. Boys and girls were reported to have significant difference of self-control and online gaming behavior. Boys were discovered to have a higher level of self-control and online gaming behavior than girls. It also discovered that parental control and FOMO significantly influence the level of self-control. This self-control finally influences the level of adolescent’s online gaming behavior. Parents should understand how important their role is to prevent online gaming addiction among adolescents.

Em meio a uma sociedade midiatizada em que conteúdos e novos produtos surgem a todo o momento, em especial no ambiente digital, é essencial aos indivíduos se manterem ativos e informados sobre as novidades para poderem estabelecer vínculos sociais, participarem de discussões e exporem suas visões de mundo e opiniões, construindo suas identidades neste processo. Frente a esta dinâmica, o sentimento de FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)[1] se estabelece como um problema enfrentado por indivíduos no mundo todo, que buscam por se manterem constantemente a par das novidades e lançamentos para não se sentirem excluídos. Por meio de uma análise conjunta a autores como Hall, Kaminski, Rocha, Bauman, entre outros, e se utilizando de exemplos de algumas campanhas publicitárias, analisaremos como a comunicação adotada por marcas e empresas se apropria e alimenta o sentimento de FOMO nos indivíduos. [1] Medo de ficar de fora.

Abstract According to the Elaborated Intrusion Theory of Desire, desire thinking and an associated deficit are fundamental factors to the emergence of craving. In the special case of problematic social networking sites (SNS) use, this experienced deficit could be constituted of an online-specific fear of missing out (FoMO). To test the interaction of these cognitions and their influence on problematic SNS use, we tested a serial mediation model on a sample of N = 193 individuals who use SNS (73% female, M age = 28.3, SD = 9.29). We found that desire thinking predicted FoMO and both variables were only significant predictors of problematic SNS use when considered in interplay with craving. Ad hoc analyses revealed that the verbal subcomponent of desire thinking is more strongly associated with FoMO than imaginal prefiguration. Our results highlight that neither desire thinking nor FoMO are inherently dysfunctional but become problematic when they increase craving for potentially problematic SNS use.

Abstracts Background: Advanced and rapid technologic development has a great impact on the Indonesian education system. Indonesia was the sixth-largest internet users in the world. The increasing number of internet users potentially may increase the number of internet addicts caused by many factors, such as fear of missing out (FoMO). Objective: To determine the correlation between FoMO and internet addiction cases in Mitra Karya Mandiri Vocational High School, Brebes. Methods: This was a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. Subjects of this study were all 11th-grade students of Mitra Karya Mandiri Vocational High School selected using a stratified random sampling method. The instruments used in this study was the Indonesian version of the sociodemographic questionnaire, the Internet Addiction Diagnostic questionnaire (KDAI) and the Fear of Missing Out questionnaire (FoMO-scale). Results: Most subjects (68.9%) did not have an internet addiction. There was a significant correlation between internet addiction with FoMO (p=0.009). The result of the ANOVA test showed that there were no significant differences in internet addiction from three majors of Mitra Karya Mandiri Vocational High School (p=0.586) and FoMO from three majors of Mitra Karya Mandiri Vocational High School (p=0.969). Conclusion: There was a significant correlation between internet addiction and FoMO. There was a significant correlation between internet addiction with gender and peer environment. However, there were no significant differences found between internet addiction and FoMO from each major.

Fear of missing out (FoMO) is known as the fear of missing the opportunity to be a part of something, by being absent. It has manifested itself in the work environment. This study aimed to (a) develop the FoMO scale in the work context (Escala FoMO no Contexto do Trabalho, EFCT) and (b) verify evidence of content validity. To this end, the study had two stages: (a) development of the items, and (b) analysis of judges and semantic validation. In the first phase, forty-two managers and employees answered open-ended questions. The answers were subsequently analysed and formed the basis for the development of twenty-one items that made up the initial version of the EFCT. In the second phase, six experts evaluated the items for adequacy, relevance, and clarity; in addition to content, through the content validity coefficient (CVC). The results indicated a fifteen-item version of EFCT with satisfactory content validity. The EFCT may be useful for research interested in FoMO at work.

Günümüzde bilgi ve iletişim teknolojilerinin gelişimi, pazarlama alanına da yansımıştır. Çevrimiçi satın alma davranışı yaygınlaşarak tüketim algısına farklı bir boyut kazandırmıştır. Teknoloji ile büyüyen Z kuşağı, bugünün ve geleceğin önemli bir tüketici kesimini oluşturmaktadır. Bu çalışma; Z kuşağının sosyal medya kullanım alışkanlıklarına ve FoMO duygularına odaklanarak bu unsurların çevrimiçi satın alma davranışı üzerindeki rolünü ortaya koymayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada Z kuşağından oluşan 594 kişi üzerinde gerçekleştirilen alan araştırması bulgularına yer verilmiştir. Bulgular neticesinde; Z kuşağının günlük sosyal medya kullanım süresi ve amaçları ile internetten alışveriş yapmaları arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmuştur. Ancak Z kuşağının internetten alışveriş yapması, alışveriş yapma sıklığı, aylık alışveriş tutarları ile FoMO arasında bir ilişki bulunamamıştır. FoMO duygusu, Z kuşağının internete her erişimde sosyal medyaya bağlanma, günlük internet kullanım süresi, sosyal medyayı kullanım sıklığı, günlük sosyal medya kullanım süresi ile anlamlı bir farklılık gözetmektedir. Bu nedenle sosyal medyanın FoMO duygusunun yaratılmasında etkili bir şekilde kullanımıyla çevrimiçi satın alma davranışı gerçekleştirilebilecektir.

Objective Social media use is ubiquitous during adolescence, and emerging research suggests an association with anxiety symptoms in some individuals. Two psychological constructs which may moderate this relationship are Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and self-compassion. Higher FoMO tendencies may exacerbate the link between social media use and anxiety symptoms through greater fixation on social comparison, whereas higher self-compassion may weaken this link. The purpose of this study was to examine whether FoMO and self-compassion independently moderate the relationship between social media use and anxiety symptoms in adolescents. Method Participants included 951 adolescents (Mage = 13.69, SD = 0.72; 54% male). Online questionnaires assessed frequency of social media use, anxiety symptoms, FoMO, and self-compassion. Results FoMO moderated the relationship between social media use and anxiety, ΔR2 = .022, ΔF(1,945) = 26.26, p < .001. Increased social media use was associated with increased anxiety symptoms in adolescents high in FoMO and reduced anxiety for adolescents low in FoMO. Self-compassion was not a significant moderator. Conclusion These findings have implications for social media use, public guidelines and clinical practice and support adoption of a discerning approach to adolescent’s social media use.

AbstractThe number of studies on the fear of missing out (FOMO) has increased with the increasing variety of phenomena discussed. However, researchers observe that not many studies in the marketing context explore this FOMO condition in depth. The field of psychology still dominates in exploring the FOMO phenomenon. This systematic literature review analyses and synthesises developments, antecedents, and emerging responses to FOMO in a broad context of consumer behaviour. This study employs a systematic literature review, analysing 42 empirical studies from the SCOPUS and Web of Science databases. The findings indicate that FOMO is often associated with negative psychological situations. Still, without realising it when studying FOMO in the marketing context, it turns out that it gives a response that positively impacts consumption behaviour.

Recent meta-analytical evidence indicates a mild association between higher neuroticism and lower conscientiousness scores and a tendency towards problematic social media use (PSMU). However, fear of missing out (FoMO) has emerged as a critical variable in understanding the positive link between neuroticism and PSMU. Given the replication crisis in psychology, this study aimed to reinvestigate personality-PSMU associations and, crucially, the less-studied FoMO mediation effect. To ensure generalizability of the findings, we recruited two diverse samples with European and Arabian backgrounds. The results revealed a significant total effect of neuroticism on PSMU for both cultural groups, with the European sample demonstrating a fully mediated effect via FoMO, whereas the Arab sample showed a partially mediated effect via FoMO, along with a significant direct effect. This study contributes to the existing literature by highlighting the importance of FoMO as a mediator between neuroticism and PSMU and some minor potential cultural differences in this association.

Introducción: La escala FoMOs (siglas en inglés para Fear of missing out scale) pretende la valoración de una experiencia de interrelación, con mediación tecnológica, que vincula consecuencias irregulares en los usuarios. Estas consecuencias se remiten a sensaciones de intranquilidad mórbida por considerarse desconectado o desvinculado de la realidad social artificial. Objetivo: La presente investigación tiene como objetivo determinar las propiedades psicométricas de la FoMOs en población colombiana. Metodología: El diseño metodológico cuantitativo, de tipo no experimental, con un enfoque empírico-analítico, de alcance descriptivo y de corte transversal. Resultados: Al validar las propiedades psicométricas de la escala FoMO se encuentra que su ajuste es oportuno y apropiado comparado con el prototipo original. La consistencia interna de los dos modelos, Alfa de Cronbach y Omega de McDonald, ofrecieron resultados convenientes (ω = .88; α = .79). Conclusión: El análisis del instrumento permite concluir que la adaptación de la escala FoMOs es válida y confiable para la valoración del síndrome FoMO dentro del contexto colombiano.

A huge body of research analyzed panic buying during the pandemic; however, there is a dearth of studies scrutinizing social media triggering panic buying of drugs and medical supplies. This study assesses the impact of social media on panic buying of drugs and medical supplies during COVID-19. An online survey was conducted in the Delhi-NCR region (India) using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. The data were collected from the respondents (N = 250) who were youngsters considering their pivotal role in the battle against COVID-19. Regression analysis in SPSS was used to process the data. The results manifested a strong impact of social media on buying behavior during COVID-19. Perceived scarcity (p = .000), perceived quality (p = .000), perceived cost (p = .000) of medical supplies, and fear-of-missing-out (p = .000) were found to strongly influence panic buying. Further, perceived scarcity was found to have a significant impact on FOMO (p = .0400). At the same time, perceived cost also had a substantial effect on perceived quality (p = .0100). The results indicated that perceived scarcity did not affect perceived quality (p = .0600). People indulged in hoarding during COVID-19 to remove their fear of missing out. The perception of scarcity of medicines, the quality degradation that may happen later, or the likelihood that costs may increase in the future contributed fairly to people stockpiling. Perceived scarcity also induced fear of missing out, while perception about the quality was dependent on perceived cost.

Investment is a driving factor for a country's economic development. One form of investment that is often used is bitcoin investment. This type of investment is an investment alternative that is easily accessible to the wider community. This study aims to find out whether the causes of many cryptocurrency investors are FOMO. This study uses a qualitative research design with a case study approach. Cryptocurrency investments made by new informants are in the trial and error stage so the money invested is not large, only in the hundreds of thousands to millions. The nominal is not that big but it means a lot if it's not used properly. The cause of FOMO among novice investors in investing in cryptocurrency is that many investors have already invested so they want to participate in these investment activities.

Student mental health and psychological well-being have become a concern nowadays. A recent study reported that during the Covid-19 pandemic, there is an emergence of emotional and psychological disorder experienced by adolescents and students around the world that relates to the high use of the internet and social media. This study aimed to report the effectiveness of self-help strength-based counseling (SBC) to overcoming Nomophobia and Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) among students. By following the RCT’s procedure, this study involved a total of 418 high school students as participants. Through randomized sampling, two experimental groups and one control group were obtained. The first experimental group participated in SBC through a learning management system (LMS), the second experimental group participated in SBC through the paper-based module, and the waiting-list control group did not participate in any interventions. The results of this study show that the LMS-based self-help SBC method and the paper-based module SBC were effective interventions to overcome nomophobia and FoMO among students. The results of this study have implications for the use of self-help methods in counseling services.

The purpose of this study is to develop a valid and reliable measurement tool to determine the level of fear of missing out (FoMO) for university students. There are many studies aiming to determine the FoMO levels of adolescents, youth and university students. However, a new scale was needed since the scales used in these studies were the adapted versions, and involved cultural differences that may lead to prejudice. 21-item pool was generated for the draft scale and applied to 343 university students. The exploratory factor analysis and parallel analysis carried out on the data, and a two-dimensional structure was formed (KMO= 0.89, Bartlett sphericity test= 0.00 < 0.05). The variance explained by two factors together is 50.86%. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted on a new data composed of 283 university students. The results showed that FoMO Scale is valid and reliable at a good level (χ2/df = 2.12, CFI= 0.95, RMSEA= 0.06, Cronbach’s alpha= 0.88). There was a moderate correlation between the factors (r= 0.48). The FoMO Scale; consists of 17 items in total, of which private factor has 9 items and the social factor has 8 items. The scale is basically worthwhile and unique in that it is theoretically inclusive and includes different concepts (regret of decision making etc.) and emotions (feel lost, feel deeply lonely, feel an inner guilt, eat one's heart out, and feel embarrassed) that define FoMO. The scale could be used by researchers as an efficient instrument to measure the FoMO levels of youth, as well as enabling the individuals to recognize the FoMO and go into action. Additionally, validity and reliability studies could be carried out by applying the scale at different education levels.

Abstract Background Fear of missing out (FoMO) can increase loneliness and smartphone addiction and decrease academic performance in university students. Most studies investigated the relationship between FoMO and smartphone addiction in developed countries, and no studies were found to examine this association in Iran. The mediating role of loneliness and academic performance in the relationship between FoMO and smartphone addiction is unclear. This study investigated the relationship between FoMO and smartphone addiction and the mediating role of loneliness and academic performance in this relationship in Iranian university students. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 447 students from Urmia University of Medical Sciences were investigated. Data were collected using demographic questionnaires, Przybylski's FoMO scale, Pham and Taylor's academic performance questionnaire, Russell's loneliness scale, and Kwon's smartphone addiction scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS ver. 23 and SmartPLS ver. 2. Results FoMO had a positive and direct association with smartphone addiction (β = 0.315, t-value = 5.152, p 0.05). FoMO also indirectly correlated with academic performance through students' loneliness (β =—0.368, t-value = 6.377, p

Nowadays, technological advances continue to develop every year. The existence of technology makes it easy for everyone to access the internet anywhere and anytime; everyone can also use the internet at many sources, such as online games, chatting, YouTube, and many others. This research involved business administration students. The significance value (2 tailed) found was 0.000, 0.05, so there was a significant relationship between the fear of missing out (FoMO) variable and internet addiction. In addition, there was a positive correlation and a contribution between FoMO and internet addiction in business administration students with a significance of 0.000 0.05. It signifies that if FoMO increases, internet addiction will also increase. The contribution of internet addiction to the FoMO was 52.8%. The accepted hypothesis in this study revealed that FoMO is one of the factors influencing internet addiction in business administration students.

Recently, the fact that the majority of communication and interaction between people is carried out through the internet and mobile devices and the widespread use of social media has brought new disadvantages as well as certain advantages to people’s lives. In the literature, a type of anxiety called Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), referred as Gelişmeleri Kaçırma Korkusu (GKK) in Turkish, is an important concept underlying many of these disadvantages. In order to understand this type of anxiety well, to take preventive steps and to carry out correct intervention studies, its theoretical framework should be put forward well. In this context, the purpose of this study is to present a comprehensive theoretical study on the subject, to draw attention to the fact that FoMO has a significant negative effect especially in the education, social, economic and psychological lives of young people and young adults, and to form a basic perspective on the importance of knowing this concept, its causes, symptoms, negative effects and how to tackle it in dealing with this problem. In this study, which was presented by making a literature review, the results of national and international studies on the subject were compiled. Fear of Missing Out can be defined as the constant desire to follow the exciting and glorious lives of others through the internet and a state of constant anxiety about it. Understanding the reasons as well as the consequences of this fear is important at this point. As a result of the study, there are suggestions on what should be done for understanding the subject well and the steps to be taken.

The absence of research studies with the theme of FOMO and motivation to work on early childhood teachers motivated researchers to conduct this study. This study aims to identify and analyze FOMO and motivation to work for PAUD teachers. This qualitative study uses a type of case study research to find out in more detail how FOMO in early childhood teachers and its impact on motivation to work in early childhood teachers. Respondents of this study were honorary PAUD teachers in Binjai city, as many as three people. Semi-structured interview techniques collected data, and data analysis was carried out by creating codes, categories, and data concepts. The results showed that the relationship between FOMO and motivation in learning is related to the intensity of social media access and well-being in social media that displays beautiful things. The implication of this study is to determine FOMO with motivation to work in early childhood teachers. This study explains the role of FoMO and social media engagement related to the psychological condition of early childhood teachers. This research is expected to open further discussions for research with related themes.

Deepfakes are a troubling form of disinformation that has been drawing increasing attention. Yet, there remains a lack of psychological explanations for deepfake sharing behavior and an absence of research knowledge in non-Western contexts where public knowledge of deepfakes is limited. We conduct a cross-national survey study in eight countries to examine the role of fear of missing out (FOMO), deficient self-regulation (DSR), and cognitive ability in deepfake sharing behavior. Results are drawn from a comparative survey in seven South Asian contexts (China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) and compare these findings to the United States, where discussions about deepfakes have been most relevant. Overall, the results suggest that those who perceive the deepfakes to be accurate are more likely to share them on social media. Furthermore, in all countries, sharing is also driven by the social-psychological trait – FOMO. DSR of social media use was also found to be a critical factor in explaining deepfake sharing. It is also observed that individuals with low cognitive ability are more likely to share deepfakes. However, we also find that the effects of DSR on social media and FOMO are not contingent upon users’ cognitive ability. The results of this study contribute to strategies to limit deepfakes propagation on social media.

Phone use during face-to-face interactions has become increasingly common in adolescents’ social lives, but the mechanisms through which the behavior is associated with adolescents’ socioemotional wellbeing remain understudied. Drawing on the frameworks of digital social multitasking (DSMT) and digital stress, this study examined whether and how three types of digital stress (availability stress, connection overload, and fear of missing out) mediated the association between phone use in friendships and socioemotional wellbeing (depressive symptoms and friendship quality) among adolescents. A sample of 517 adolescents (Mage = 14.83, SD = 1.93) completed an online survey. Results showed that phone use during face-to-face interactions with a friend (i.e., DSMT) had an indirect relationship with greater depressive symptoms through all three types of digital stress. It also had an indirect relationship with better friendship quality via fear of missing out. The paths involving connection overload was moderated by the seriousness of the face-to-face interactions—in more serious interactions, DSMT had an indirect relationship with depressive symptoms, but not friendship quality; in less serious interactions, DSMT had an indirect relationship with friendship quality, but not depressive symptoms. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

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The present paper discusses the phenomenon of excessive use of smartphones focusing on social networks – primarily Facebook and Instagram. Subjects in focus were students of the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Tuzla from all study fields, undergraduates and postgraduates. Paper is theoretically focused on the phenomenon, recognized by recent academic literature, as FOMO or "fear of missing out)" and also partially investigates nomophobia ("NO MObilePHonePhoBIA) as a new subtype of "addiction" (whether it is an addiction or not, the academic community is still divided). It also includes a theoretical introduction and description of FOMO syndrome and nomophobia in developed democracies with available statistics and data on recent research that focuses – mainly – on young people (not older than 35 years). Based on the available research, FOMO was defined and also indicators that can be interpreted or related to nomophobia. A considerable number of indicators were found which confirm the possible wide existence of FOMO and nomophobia among students of the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Tuzla. The empirical part consists of a theoretical analysis of the phenomenon in modern democratic societies (with a focus on the younger population) and a comparison with the data obtained from an online survey in which 110 students participated. Quantitative indicators point to a justified assumption of the existence of FOMO phenomena and nomophobia among students of the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Tuzla. 25% of them feel a sudden need to check their smartphones if they haven’t done so in the last hour; 21% say that it never happens to them that they don’t check social networks for more than an hour. 46% of students would not be able to abstain from social media and a similar percentage said they have problems related to sleep. A significant number of respondents admit that they spend too much time on social media, but, as they subjectively assess, they do not feel that it’s a "digital addiction" but a habit.

Gelişmeleri kaçırma korkusu (Fear of Missing Out, FoMO), başkalarının sosyal yaşantılarında gelişmeler ve yeniliklerden bireyin bunlardan yoksun kalacağı veya kaçıracağı yönündeki yoğun kaygıları ile karakterizedir. Teknolojik gelişmelerin ve sosyal medya kullanımının artışı ile psikoloji literatürüne giren FoMO henüz yeni bir kavramdır. Yapılan çalışmalarda yaygınlık için %15,2-75 aralığında değerler bildirilmiştir. Cinsiyet ve yaş gibi demografik değişkenlerin dışında kaygılı düşünce yapısı, nevrotik kişilik özellikleri, kaygılı bağlanma biçimi ve sosyal medya kullanımı gibi faktörlerin de FoMO etiyolojisinde önemli olduğu bilinmektedir. Sosyallik algısındaki bozulma, kendilik sunumunun değişmesi ve sosyal medya kullanımının artması ise FoMO belirtilerinin devam etmesinde sürdürücü faktörler olarak dikkat çekmektedir. FoMO belirtileri sonucunda davranışsal bağımlılık (internet, oyun oynama, akıllı telefon ve sosyal medya vb.), phubbing davranışı, uyku sorunları, depresyon, anksiyete ve dikkat dağınıklığı gibi önemli sorunlar da görülmektedir. Psikoloji literatürü için yeni bir kavram olarak FoMO, bireyin ruh sağlığı için önemli sorunlara neden olmaktadır. Bu çalışma ile birlikte FoMO’nun daha iyi anlaşılması için literatür bilgileri gözden geçirilmiş ve sonraki çalışmalarda kavramın farklı yönlerinin incelenmesinde güncel bilgiler derlenmiştir.

Social media platforms can deliver benefits for their users. They help people to stay in touch with each other and to have control over how they present themselves to their contacts on these platforms. In some cases, these benefits lead to excessive usage, which can diminish individual wellbeing, and compromise relationships with significant others. We surveyed 275 respondents to investigate the influence of and interactions between (1) self-presentation (specifically false self-presentation), (2) FoMO (fear of missing out), and (3) phubbing (ignoring someone by diverting attention to a mobile phone) in the context of excessive Instagram use. We found that phubbing mediates the relationship between false self-presentation and excessive Instagram use but did not find evidence that phubbing mediates the relationship between FoMO and excessive Instagram use. We also found a positive relationship between excessive Instagram use and educational level. We conclude with a discussion on the theoretical and practical implications of the results.

Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine whether fear of missing out (FoMO) mediate relations between social self-efficacy and life satisfaction among undergraduates. The participants involved 323 undergraduates (female, 66.3%; male, 33.7%). The age of participants ranged between 18 and 32 years (M = 21.52, SD = 2.69). The study data was gathered using the Fear of Missing out Scale, the Social Efficacy and Social Outcome Expectation Scale and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. The research data were analyzed using the structural equation model and bootstrapping method. As a result of the structural equation model, FoMO mediates the relationship between social self-efficacy and life satisfaction. As a result of the bootstrapping analysis, it was seen that all direct and indirect effects are significant. The results, recommendations, and limitations of the study were discussed.

The goal of the present study was to use machine learning to identify how gender, age, ethnicity, screen time, internalizing problems, self-regulation, and FoMO were related to problematic smartphone use in a sample of Canadian adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were N = 2527 (1269 boys; Mage = 15.17 years, SD = 1.48 years) high school students from the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Data on problematic smartphone use, screen time, internalizing problems (e.g., depression, anxiety, and stress), self-regulation, and FoMO were collected via an online questionnaire. Several different machine learning algorithms were used to train the statistical model of predictive variables in predicting problematic smartphone use. The results indicated that Shrinkage algorithms (lasso, ridge, and elastic net regression) performed better than other algorithms. Moreover, FoMO, emotional, and cognitive self-regulation made the largest relative contribution to predicting problematic smartphone use. These findings highlight the importance of FoMO and self-regulation in understanding problematic smartphone use.

ABSTRACT – This article pairs journalism studies and social psychology to investigate, with a quantitative method, audience perceptions of news media in the initial stages of the Covid-19 pandemic in Brazil by verifying the relations among media credibility, subjective well-being (SWB), and fear of missing out (FoMO). All told, 306 Brazilians took part in this study, answering a questionnaire to elicit demographic data, perceptions of media credibility, and behavioral characteristics. The findings revealed high averages of measures of news media credibility, with over 70% of respondents evaluating the work of the press as excellent or good. People with higher averages of negative affects tended to perceive the news media as more reliable. Furthermore, individuals who reported fear of missing out on the news during Covid-19 experienced more negative affect, and attributed greater credibility to news media. These findings show that in a time of fear and uncertainty, citizens seem to trust solid institutions more, accepting their reports less critically. We also found that unknown risks can attract attention more than regular events, tending to keep vigilance on specific news. Future studies can add additional measures of FoMO and use more diverse samples in different contexts. RESUMO – Este artigo aproxima os estudos de jornalismo e a psicologia social para investigar, com um método quantitativo, as percepções da audiência sobre a mídia noticiosa nos estágios iniciais da pandemia Covid-19 no Brasil, verificando as relações entre credibilidade da mídia, bem-estar subjetivo (BES) e fear of missing out (FoMO). Participaram deste estudo 306 brasileiros, que responderam um questionário demográfico, uma escala de credibilidade da mídia e questões sobre características comportamentais. Os resultados revelam que as médias das medidas de credibilidade da mídia são altas, com mais de 70% dos entrevistados avaliando o trabalho da imprensa como excelente ou bom. Pessoas com médias mais altas de afetos negativos tendem a perceber a mídia como mais confiável. Além disso, os indivíduos que relatam medo de perder notícias durante a Covid-19 experienciam mais afetos negativos e também dão mais credibilidade para a mídia. Argumenta-se que, em uma época de medo e incerteza, os cidadãos parecem confiar mais em instituições sólidas, aceitando seus relatos de forma menos crítica. Também é discutido que eventos com riscos desconhecidos podem atrair mais atenção do que acontecimentos regulares e isso mantém a vigilância sobre notícias específicas. Estudos futuros podem adicionar medidas adicionais de FoMO e usar amostras mais diversas em diferentes contextos. RESUMEN – Este artículo aborda los estudios de periodismo y psicología social para investigar, con un método cuantitativo, las percepciones de la audiencia sobre los medios de comunicación en las primeras etapas de la pandemia de Covid-19 en Brasil, verificando las relaciones entre la credibilidad de los medios, el bienestar subjetivo (BES) y el fear of missing out (FoMO). En este estudio participaron 306 brasileños, quienes respondieron un cuestionario demográfico, una escala de credibilidad mediática y preguntas sobre características de comportamiento. Los resultados revelan que los promedios de las medidas de credibilidad de los medios son altos, con más del 70% de los encuestados calificando el trabajo de prensa como excelente o bueno. Las personas con promedios más altos de afecto negativo tienden a percibir los medios como más confiables. Además, las personas que reportan miedo a perderse noticias durante el Covid-19 experimentan más efectos negativos y también dan más credibilidad a los medios. Se argumenta que, en una época de miedo e incertidumbre, los ciudadanos parecen confiar en instituciones más sólidas, aceptando sus cuentas de manera menos crítica. También se discute que los eventos con riesgos desconocidos pueden atraer más atención que los eventos regulares y esto mantiene al tanto de noticias específicas. Los estudios futuros pueden agregar medidas adicionales de FoMO y utilizar muestras más diversas en diferentes contextos.

Although choosing between several alternatives is the basic and most common process of decision-making, it has been well established that when having to decide, people are prone to various biases and seldom elect an alternative rationally. One of the most common and well-researched biases is the ‘choice-bias’ and many researches demonstrated its effect on decision-makers (both high-level and daily decisions) of the previous generations. This research examined the hypothesis that since the psychological development of ‘generation Y’ differs significantly from the researched generations, youth today are more resistant to this specific bias. A lifetime of constant exposure to the overabundance of suggestions and opportunities may have influenced decision-making capabilities. A study conducted on two separate groups of students (256 participants) revealed that no choice bias was observed, unlike similar studies conducted with previous generation populations.