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One of the ways to enhance and improve the quality of learning delivery is through the use of technology, particularly the Internet, which facilitates faster and easier access to information. This research aims to explore the degree to which factors such as digital literacy, metacognitive awareness, meaningful learning, habits of using smartphones, and personal learning competence are related to one another. Both the relationship between metacognitive awareness and personal learning competence, as well as the relationship between smartphone habits and personal learning competence, are moderated by a moderating variable known as the fear of missing out. Fear of missing out is a moderating variable. Structural equation modeling, specifically partial least squares, was employed to analyze data from 597 engineering students. SmartPLS version 4 was the tool used for this analysis. The study found that the moderating variable, fear of missing out, significantly impacts metacognitive awareness, learning personal competence, and smartphone habits, making it a crucial factor to investigate. This result is significant because it is a variable that influences the learning that students go through for their education and because it is an extremely important thing to investigate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Previous evidence has indicated that problematic social media use (PSMU) is characterized by an attentional bias to social media icons (such as Facebook icons), but not to social webpages (such as Facebook webpages). They suggest that there may be other factors influencing attentional bias like fear of missing out (FoMO). But it remains unclear how FoMO moderates attentional bias in PSMU. This study aims to investigate whether PSMU show attentional bias for stimuli associated with social media, and how FoMO moderates on attentional bias among PSMU through experimental methods. Based on the Interaction of Person-Affect-Cognition-Execution (I-PACE) model, this study explored mechanisms of attentional bias to social media icons (such as WeChat) related to PSMU and further examined the role of FoMO in this relationship. Specifically, attentional bias patterns to social media icons of 62 participants (31 PSMU and 31 control group) were explored during a dot-probe paradigm combined with eye-tracking in Experiment 1, and attentional bias patterns to social media icons of another 61 individuals with PSMU with different FoMO levels was explored during a dot-probe paradigm combined with eye-tracking in Experiment 2. Results revealed that individuals with PSMU had an attentional bias toward social media icons, demonstrated by attentional maintenance, and such bias such bias was moderated by FoMO negatively, demonstrated by attentional vigilance and maintenance in PSMU/high FoMO. These results suggest that attentional bias is a common mechanism associated with PSMU, and FoMO is a key factor on the development of PSMU. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Low self-esteem has been identified as a risk factor for problematic mobile phone use (PMPU). However, the magnitude of self-esteem's effect on PMPU varied across different studies. Drawing on the Interaction of Person-Affect-Cognition-Execution model and the response styles theory, this study developed a moderated mediation model to investigate the mediating role of fear of missing out (FoMO) and the moderating roles of ruminative subtypes (i.e., brooding and reflection) in the relationship between self-esteem and PMPU. We conducted a cross-sectional survey among 806 undergraduate students (Mage = 19.35 years, SD = 1.18) using the convenience sampling method. Results showed that self-esteem was negatively associated with PMPU. Mediation analysis revealed that the association between self-esteem and PMPU was mediated by FoMO. Furthermore, moderated mediation analyses revealed that the mediating effect of FoMO was moderated by both brooding and reflection, such that the indirect effect became stronger for individuals with higher levels of brooding/reflection. These findings add to previous research by shedding light on how (i.e., mediation) and under what conditions (i.e., moderation) self-esteem is associated with PMPU and have implications for early prevention and intervention of individual PMPU. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study aims to understand the association between the fear of missing out (FOMO) and its impact on psychological well-being (PWB). The mediating effect of anxiety and moderating effects of social media engagement (SME) and resilience on the association mentioned above are also examined. Design/methodology/approach: The study used a mix of attachment theory and cognitive-motivational-relational theory to understand the hypothesized relationship using a diverse sample of international respondents from South Asia, South East Asia and the Middle East. The data from 612 respondents was collected using SurveyMonkey. The authors have used Hayes' PROCESS Macro to test the hypothesised relationships. Findings: The results revealed that anxiety acts as a mediator between FOMO and PWB, while SME and resilience act as moderators in reducing the impact of FOMO on anxiety and the impact of anxiety on PWB, respectively. Originality/value: The work extends the existing theorization and points out the merits of using SME and resilience as moderators and anxiety as a mediator for understanding the association between FOMO and PWB. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the fast-paced world of online commerce, understanding the psychological drivers behind consumers' impulse purchase intentions of discounted products is essential for businesses seeking to optimise their ecommerce strategies and drive sales. This article aims to synthesise key insights into the interplay between hedonic motivation, fear of missing out (FoMO) and other psychological factors influencing online impulse buying behavior. Hedonic motivation, driven by the pursuit of pleasure and enjoyment, plays a central role in shaping consumers' preferences, choices, and purchase decisions. When coupled with the fear of missing out (FoMO), characterised by the fear of being excluded from rewarding experiences or opportunities, hedonic motivation intensifies consumers' desire to act quickly and make impulsive purchases, particularly when presented with limited-time discounts or attractive offers. Discounted products, with their perceived value and scarcity, serve as potent triggers for impulsive buying behavior, as consumers strive to capitalise on the opportunity for pleasure and gratification while avoiding feelings of regret or exclusion. Factors such as social comparison, emotional triggers, and perceived risk further influence consumers' online impulse purchase intentions, driving them to seek validation, relief, or reassurance through their purchasing decisions. Businesses can leverage these insights to design targeted marketing strategies, personalised offers, and compelling shopping experiences that resonate with consumers' hedonic motivations and address their fears of missing out. By employing behavioral nudges, visual appeals, and social proof cues, businesses can create a sense of urgency, enhance perceived value, and mitigate perceived risk, ultimately driving impulse purchases and increasing conversion rates in the competitive digital marketplace. By considering the multifaceted impact of hedonic motivation, FoMO and other psychological factors on consumers' online impulse purchase intentions of discounted products, businesses can create engaging online shopping experiences that foster customer satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term success.

The study's purpose is to examine the effect of herding, loss aversion, overconfidence, and fear of missing out (FOMO) biases on crypto investors' investment decisions. The study also looks at how FOMO plays a mediating role between herding, loss aversion, overconfidence, and crypto investment decisions. To acquire data from crypto retail investors, the study used a questionnaire survey. A total of 473 responses were gathered and analyzed with SmartPLS. To achieve the study's aims, factor analysis and partial least square structural equation modelling were used. The study's findings found that FOMO, herding, loss aversion, and overconfidence biases have a substantial effect on the investment decisions of crypto investors, in respective order. In addition, FOMO bias establishes a complementary partial mediation on the relationship between herding, loss aversion, and crypto investors' decision-making behavior. Ergo, the present study assisted individual and institutional cryptocurrency investors, crypto portfolio managers, policymakers, researchers, and market regulators in broadening their knowledge base about cryptocurrency and forecasting investors' behavior. Hence, this study contributes to the field of behavioral finance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to analyze the influence of loss aversion and herd behavior on stock investment decisions through fear of missing out (FOMO) with the object of young generation investors who are a maximum of 30 years old and domiciled in DKI Jakarta who have carried out stock buying and selling transactions in the last year. Hypothesis testing in this research uses the PLS method or Partial Least Square with software SmartPLS 3.0. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire using the media googleform to collect data from respondents. The results of this research Herding and Loss Aversion does not have a significant effect on investment decisions. Shares of the younger generation of DKI Jakarta are different from the variables Fear of Missing Out which has a significant influence on the stock investment decisions of the younger generation of DKI Jakarta. Herding and Loss Aversion significant effect on Fear of Missing Out young generation of DKI Jakarta. For mediating variables, results can be drawn, namely for Herd Behavior has a significant influence on the Stock Investment Decisions of the younger generation of DKI Jakarta through Fear of Missing Out whereas for. Loss Aversion No has a significant influence on the Stock Investment Decisions of the younger generation of DKI Jakarta through Fear of Missing Out. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study adapted and validated the European Portuguese version of the Fear of Missing Out scale (FoMOs-P) and determined an "optimal" cutoff score for higher education students with high social media engagement. Five hundred Portuguese students (M = 22.37, SD = 5.68) completed FoMOs-P and measures of sleep quality, rumination, and social media. Following previous conflicting results, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted to compare two competing factor structures. Model invariance regarding sex was tested using multi-group CFA. FoMOs-P' internal consistency, convergent and discriminant validity were analyzed, and an "optimal" cutoff point was explored through Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis. When comparing CFA models, the two-related-factor model fit best (Δχ2 (1) = 495.01, p <.001), demonstrating a good fit (χ2/df = 2.96; CFI =.98; TLI =.97; RMSEA [90 CI] =.063 [.049;.077]). This model showed metric invariance but not scalar invariance across sex. There was adequate reliability for both factors and total scale (ω >.7). Convergent and discriminant validity were supported. ROC analysis revealed an AUC =.742 (p <.001) and an "optimal" cutoff point of 20 (70.1% sensitivity, 68.4% specificity) to detect probable disruptive social media engagement. FoMOs-P was shown to be a reliable and valid instrument, supporting its use among higher education students. FoMOs-P appears to be composed of two factors [(i.e., internalizing and externalizing Fear of Missing Out (FoMO)] and has moderate accuracy to screen students with high social media usage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study investigates the association between Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and Problematic Internet Use (PIU) in a sample of 358 cisgender emerging adults (74.58% females assigned at birth; Mage = 25.02, SD = 2.60; age range: 18–29 years), with a specific focus on the roles of various stances of Epistemic Trust, including Trust, Mistrust, and Credulity. The aim is to explore the complexities of these relationships and their implications for the psychological well-being of this population. We computed a mediation model to examine the relationships among PIU as the dependent variable, FoMO as the predictor, and Epistemic Trust, Mistrust, and Credulity as the mediating factors. Covariates such as age, gender, and sexual orientation were also considered in the analysis. The results revealed significant indirect effects for both Mistrust and Credulity. Specifically, higher levels of FoMO were associated with increased Mistrust and Credulity, leading to greater PIU. In contrast, the indirect effect of Trust was not significant. Also, FoMO had a direct effect on PIU. The results highlight the importance of considering Mistrust and Credulity as potential risk factors for Internet addiction in emerging adults. These findings have practical implications for clinical practice, psychological assessment, and intervention strategies, emphasizing the need to address FoMO and its associated vulnerabilities within different therapeutic settings. By doing so, mental health professionals can better support the psychological well-being of emerging adults and assist them in navigating the challenges inherent to this crucial developmental stage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Social media and smartphone use are strongly linked to users' emotional states. While numerous studies have established that fear of missing out (FOMO), boredom, and loneliness predict social media and smartphone use, numerous other studies have concluded that social media and smartphone use negatively impact these emotional states (i.e., FOMO, boredom, and loneliness). Phubbing (phone snubbing), which is the act of ignoring a physically present person in favour of a smartphone, is associated with both social media and smartphone use and users' emotional states. Much of the above research, however, has adopted the traditional hypothesis testing method. So far, limited work has been done using data-driven approaches. This paper uses data mining techniques to uncover previously unknown patterns about social media and smartphone use, phubbing, and users' emotional states based on two existing datasets originating from online questionnaires facilitated through social media. Novel patterns related to FOMO, loneliness, boredom, and phubbing are discovered and explored in detail. The study also demonstrates the usefulness of the data-driven approach and establishes it as a valid alternative to the hypothesis-driven approach to investigating social media and smartphone use, phubbing, and users' emotional states. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Indonesia is currently facing the rapid growth of social commerce that can be observed through the immense growth of Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), which is projected to increase continuously. The popularity of social commerce itself allows social and shopping activities to be carried out on the same platform, causing changes in people's shopping behavior. This study aims to examine the phenomenon of impulsive buying on social commerce platforms from the perspective of IT Affordance and Hedonic Motivation by implementing the stimulus-organism-response (SOR) theory. Data collection in this study was conducted online through a survey involving 203 TikTok user respondents who had made purchases through the TikTok application in the last 1 year, used TikTok for more than 6 hours each week, and lived on the island of Java, Indonesia. The research results prove that IT affordance has a significant effect on trust and flow experience. Hedonic motivation, trust, and flow experience have a positive and significant influence on the urge to buy impulsively. The urge to buy impulsively has a positive and significant influence on impulsive buying, which is strengthened by the fear of missing out. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study addresses the existing gap in theoretical and empirical research concerning the impact of social media influencers (SMIs) on followers' purchasing decisions. The primary aim is to explore and elucidate followers' journey from exposure to SMIs to the manifestation of conspicuous consumption. Grounded in the stimulus-organism-response framework and self-determination theory, the research proposes a dual model focusing on mediating factors such as social comparison, desire to mimic, materialism, and fear of missing out (FOMO). To achieve this objective, a survey targeting 272 respondents was conducted on the MTurk platform. The study findings reveal that exposure to SMIs triggers social comparisons and FOMO, subsequently influencing the acquisition of conspicuous products. Additionally, the study identifies that exposure to SMIs amplifies the desire to mimic and stimulates materialistic tendencies, thereby contributing to conspicuous consumption. The proposed Intrinsic-Extrinsic Consumption Motivation Model emerges as a novel framework to enhance our understanding of how SMIs influence conspicuous consumption, providing valuable insights for developing effective advertising programs.

This article, titled "Editorial: The relationship between exercise addiction, social media use, and mental health," explores the correlation between exercise addiction, social media use, and mental health. Exercise addiction is characterized by an obsessive engagement in physical exercise, which can have negative physical, psychological, and social consequences. The article discusses how social media can exacerbate the pressure to achieve an ideal body shape and the potential mental health disorders that can arise from excessive exercise. The research topic aims to collect recent studies on the adverse effects of exercise addiction on general and mental health, as well as the role of social media use in this condition. The article also includes studies on the effects of fear of missing out (FoMO) on learning burnout in medical students, the bidirectional relationships between problematic smartphone use and aggression among secondary school students, and the mediating role of resilience and interaction anxiousness in the effects of physical activity on mobile phone addiction. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of addressing exercise addiction and its adverse effects through prompt action and evaluation by healthcare professionals. [Extracted from the article]

NFTs, or non‐fungible tokens (NFTs), are a new form of ownership registration based on blockchain technology that allows digital assets to be exchanged with guarantees of ownership and originality of the artwork involved. This has boosted the trade of these assets and companies have been quick to incorporate NFTs into their marketing strategy, either with their own tokens or by collaborating with established companies in the metaverse. Building on the frameworks of the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology 2 (UTAUT2), this study contributes to the literature by analysing the determinants of individuals' adoption of NFTs through two studies. Study 1 relies on qualitative interviews with technology insiders to provide initial insights into these determinants. Study 2 tests the hypotheses developed and compares the results between non‐buyers and buyers in order to analyse the intention to purchase and repurchase NFTs. This study contributes to the UTAUT2 with two new individual‐specific variables of interest for the adoption of this type of product: social capital, and the fear of missing out. Finally, this study concludes with guidelines for companies on how they can use NFTs in their marketing campaigns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Adolescents nowadays experience significant mental and behavioral changes, largely influenced by the pervasive use of social media, the rise in peer influence, and the fear of missing out (FoMO). However, many crucial questions regarding the relationships between social media, peer influence, and FoMO remain unanswered. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore the interconnections among social media processes, FoMO, and peer influence among secondary and high school students, with a specific focus on posts sharing academic achievements or experiences among peers. The research employed a quantitative approach, using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire to collect data via an online survey. A total of 419 valid samples were collected and analyzed using factor analyses and structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings revealed that certain social media experience processes, namely online peer norms and novel peer experiences, significantly influenced both peer influence and FoMO. While online peer norms affected both phenomena, novel peer experiences only had an impact on peer influence. Moreover, FoMO played a mediating role in the relationship between social media experience and peer influence. Based on these findings, the study proposes solutions to optimize the impact of social media on adolescents. Gaining insights into the dynamics of social media processes, FoMO, and peer influence can enhance support for adolescents' mental well-being and address challenges in the digital age. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fear of missing out (FoMO), an emerging experience among adolescents in the current society, has received growing research attention in the past 10 years. Despite the common experience of FoMO among adolescents and its negative developmental implications, little research has examined it as a general phenomenon beyond the use of social media as well as the influence of family and parents. We aimed at addressing this gap by investigating the association between indulgent parenting and the general experience of FoMO through the cognitive processes of self-control and self-efficacy. Using a sample of 268 American adolescents (M(age) = 15.34, SD = 1.15), results from structural equation modeling revealed that indulgent parenting was negatively related to self-control and self-efficacy, which in turn were negatively associated with FoMO. The results suggested that indulgent parenting could have harmful effects on adolescents' development of social competence through problems in cognitive abilities. Practical implications of this study were discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Background There is an interrelationship between the concepts of social exclusion, compulsive buying behavior, fear of missing out (FoMO), and narcissism. Nevertheless, the extent to which these concepts mediate or moderate their relationships with each other has not been efficiently investigated. Objective This research aims to investigate how FoMO mediates and narcissism moderates the correlation between social exclusion and compulsive buying behavior. In addition, the research aims to test a conceptual model and highlight the differences that may occur in the conceptual model proposed in two different countries. Methods This model was analyzed among 1007 university students (Turkey = 506, Denmark = 501). The study used scales to measure social exclusion, compulsive buying behavior, FoMO, and narcissism. The study employed PROCESS Model 4 to analyze direct and indirect (mediation) effects and PROCESS Model 59 to assess conditional (moderation) effects. Furthermore, the Johnson-Neyman technique was utilized to investigate interaction terms. Results The findings indicate that those who face social exclusion tend to participate more in compulsive buying, and this connection is partly explained by FoMO. This suggests that individuals who encounter social exclusion may have an increased likelihood of experiencing FoMO, which may subsequently contribute to compulsive buying behavior. Furthermore, the moderating effect of narcissism differed between the Turkey and Danish samples. Specifically, in the Turkey sample, narcissism only modified the connection between social exclusion and FoMO, while in the Danish sample, it impacted both the connection between social exclusion and FoMO and the connection between FoMO and compulsive buying. Conclusion The obtained results show that the regulating role of narcissism is different in Turkey and Denmark within the conceptual model we studied.

The study aims to analyze the influence of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and Hedonic Shopping on impulsive buying decisions on Shopee’s e-commerce platform during National Online Shopping Day. (Harbolnas). Survey data is collected from students at the University of Logistics and International Business as a case study. Through data analysis using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method, the study explored Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and Hedonic Shopping during Harbolnas, as well as their impact on impulsive buying behavior. The types of data used in this study are primary data and secondary data. The population in the study amounted to 2,711 people, with a sample total of 350, the sampling technique used was non-probability purposive sampling. The results of the research showed that there was a positive and significant influence between Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and impulsive buying during Harbolnas. In addition, it is proven that Hedonic Shopping also has a positive and significant influence on impulsive buying during Harbolnas. Implications of this study show that there is a significant influence between Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and Hedonic Shopping on impulsive buying decisions on Shopee e-commerce platform during National Online Shopping Day. (Harbolnas).

Low self-esteem has been identified as a risk factor for problematic mobile phone use (PMPU). However, the magnitude of self-esteem’s effect on PMPU varied across different studies. Drawing on the Interaction of Person-Affect-Cognition-Execution model and the response styles theory, this study developed a moderated mediation model to investigate the mediating role of fear of missing out (FoMO) and the moderating roles of ruminative subtypes (i.e., brooding and reflection) in the relationship between self-esteem and PMPU. We conducted a cross-sectional survey among 806 undergraduate students (Mage = 19.35 years, SD = 1.18) using the convenience sampling method. Results showed that self-esteem was negatively associated with PMPU. Mediation analysis revealed that the association between self-esteem and PMPU was mediated by FoMO. Furthermore, moderated mediation analyses revealed that the mediating effect of FoMO was moderated by both brooding and reflection, such that the indirect effect became stronger for individuals with higher levels of brooding/reflection. These findings add to previous research by shedding light on how (i.e., mediation) and under what conditions (i.e., moderation) self-esteem is associated with PMPU and have implications for early prevention and intervention of individual PMPU.

Extant research suggests that digital stress (DS) and its various components (Hall et al. in Psychol Assess 33(3):230–242, 2021) may mediate the association between social media use and psychosocial distress among adolescents and young adults. Yet no systematic review and meta-analysis has been conducted to examine the direct associations among DS components (i.e., approval anxiety, availability stress, fear of missing out [FOMO], connection overload, and online vigilance) and psychological outcomes. Thus, we aimed to comprehensively synthesize and quantify the association between these five DS components and psychosocial distress, and to examine whether these associations were statistically different from one another. Our search of PubMed, PsycINFO, and Communication and Mass Media Complete yielded a wide range of article abstracts across the five DS components. After reviewing inclusion and exclusion criteria, 7, 73, 60, 19, and 16 studies were included for availability stress, approval anxiety, FOMO, connection overload, and online vigilance, respectively. The results suggested that all five digital stress components had significant medium association with psychosocial distress (r =.26 to.34; p <.001). Age and sex did not significantly moderate the association between most digital stress components and psychosocial distress. However, age moderated the association between connection overload and psychosocial distress. Our findings further suggested no statistical differences among the associations between the five digital stress components and psychosocial distress. Notwithstanding its limitations, our outcomes help integrate the disparate effect sizes in the literature, indicate the strength of associations, and suggest directions for clinical intervention and future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: There is an interrelationship between the concepts of social exclusion, compulsive buying behavior, fear of missing out (FoMO), and narcissism. Nevertheless, the extent to which these concepts mediate or moderate their relationships with each other has not been efficiently investigated. Objective: This research aims to investigate how FoMO mediates and narcissism moderates the correlation between social exclusion and compulsive buying behavior. In addition, the research aims to test a conceptual model and highlight the differences that may occur in the conceptual model proposed in two different countries. Methods: This model was analyzed among 1007 university students (Turkey = 506, Denmark = 501). The study used scales to measure social exclusion, compulsive buying behavior, FoMO, and narcissism. The study employed PROCESS Model 4 to analyze direct and indirect (mediation) effects and PROCESS Model 59 to assess conditional (moderation) effects. Furthermore, the Johnson-Neyman technique was utilized to investigate interaction terms. Results: The findings indicate that those who face social exclusion tend to participate more in compulsive buying, and this connection is partly explained by FoMO. This suggests that individuals who encounter social exclusion may have an increased likelihood of experiencing FoMO, which may subsequently contribute to compulsive buying behavior. Furthermore, the moderating effect of narcissism differed between the Turkey and Danish samples. Specifically, in the Turkey sample, narcissism only modified the connection between social exclusion and FoMO, while in the Danish sample, it impacted both the connection between social exclusion and FoMO and the connection between FoMO and compulsive buying. Conclusion: The obtained results show that the regulating role of narcissism is different in Turkey and Denmark within the conceptual model we studied. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The social media platform is extremely popular among undergraduate students. Along with the increase in social media usage, phenomena such as the fear of missing out are also becoming more prevalent among this group. It is hypothesized that excessive usage of social media contributes to the psychological decline of undergraduate students. This study aimed to examine the relationship between social media usage and the fear of missing out among undergraduate students. In addition, this study also examined the level of social media usage and the fear of missing out. The study adopted a quantitative approach, specifically a correlational research design. Data were collected from 306 undergraduates at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia using the social networking time use scale and fear of missing out (FOMO) scale instruments to measure social media usage and fear of missing out, respectively. Descriptive analysis revealed that undergraduates have a moderate level of social media usage and a moderate level of fear of missing out. Meanwhile, the inferential analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between the usage of social media and the level of fear of missing out among undergraduates. In conclusion, the study results indicate that social media usage does influence the fear of missing out among undergraduates, although the coefficient was weak. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Background With the popularity of mobile socialization, people have become more closely connected with their phones. While people enjoy the convenience that phones bring (e.g., accessing information and socializing), they also feel anxious about missing out on certain information. Previous researches have shown that fear of missing out (FoMO) can trigger depressive symptoms, however, the underlying psychological mechanisms are not yet clear. In addition, limited research has explored this issue in the context of mobile social media. Methods To address this research gap, we surveyed 486 Chinese college students (278 males and 208 females, mean age = 19.95 years, SD = 1.14) and all participants completed a self-report questionnaire including mobile social media-related FoMO scale, phubbing scale, social exclusion scale, and the patient health questionnaire-9. The data were analyzed by SPSS24.0 and the Process macro and developed a mediating and moderating model incorporating phubbing and social exclusion. Results The results showed that (1) mobile social media-related FoMO (MSM-related FoMO) can significantly and positively predict depressive symptoms among college students; (2) phubbing partially mediates the relationship between MSM-related FoMO and depressive symptoms; (3) the direct predictive effect of MSM-related FoMO on depressive symptoms is moderated by social exclusion. Conclusion These findings are not only valuable for understanding the underlying mechanisms linking MSM-related FoMO and depressive symptoms, but also contribute to the development of psychological intervention programs (e.g., interventions based on social exclusion or phubbing) aiming at reducing college students’ depressive symptoms.

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Based on the enactment of official government regulations in Governor Regulation No. 1 of 2020 concerning the Governance of Balinese Fermented and Distilled Drinks, arak Bali has started to appear publicly. It brings many advantages for the Balinese, especially in the business of fermented drink production. However, it is still unknown about consumer behavior regarding the interest in arak Bali, especially among Balinese people who live socially. The research aimed to determine the effect of social influence, product knowledge, and Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) on purchase intention in arak Bali. The population used was millennials and Generation Z in Denpasar City who had looked for information and consumed arak Bali. The amount of sample used was 153 respondents. Then, data analysis model used the Structural Equation Model (SEM) with AMOS 24. Based on the results of data processing with AMOS 24, it can be concluded that there is a significant and positive effect of social influence on purchase intention, product knowledge on purchase intention, social influence on FOMO, and product knowledge on FOMO. Meanwhile, FOMO has no significant but positive effect on purchase intention. It is known that the effect of product knowledge on purchase intention has the greatest influence and value in the research.

Technology has been developing rapidly for a very long time, and this development creates new dynamics in all areas of life. Now, there is almost no area independent from the phenomenon of technology and technological tools. In this context, public relations practices also try to influence people’s purchasing behavior through different tools and applications. Since public relations cannot be considered only as a promotional and image activity, the relationship of the issue with purchasing practices is established in this study. On the other hand, people’s buying behavior is influenced by certain methods. The aim of this article is to examine the effect of fear of missing out (FoMO) on developments, which is a new concept in public relations practices, on individuals’ purchasing behavior through the example of Trendyol. In this study, the extent to which the consumer's FoMO on the activities and life experiences of others affects their purchasing behavior is discussed. At the same time, how demographic structure affects purchasing behavior is also examined. The method of the study is structural equation modeling from a statistical point of view. The results of the study show that the increase in the fear of missing out affects purchasing behavior. It has been observed that this does not differ according to gender but differs according to education level and income source.Keywords: Public Relations, Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), Purchasing Behavior

Background: With the popularity of mobile socialization, people have become more closely connected with their phones. While people enjoy the convenience that phones bring (e.g., accessing information and socializing), they also feel anxious about missing out on certain information. Previous researches have shown that fear of missing out (FoMO) can trigger depressive symptoms, however, the underlying psychological mechanisms are not yet clear. In addition, limited research has explored this issue in the context of mobile social media. Methods: To address this research gap, we surveyed 486 Chinese college students (278 males and 208 females, mean age = 19.95 years, SD = 1.14) and all participants completed a self-report questionnaire including mobile social media-related FoMO scale, phubbing scale, social exclusion scale, and the patient health questionnaire-9. The data were analyzed by SPSS24.0 and the Process macro and developed a mediating and moderating model incorporating phubbing and social exclusion. Results: The results showed that (1) mobile social media-related FoMO (MSM-related FoMO) can significantly and positively predict depressive symptoms among college students; (2) phubbing partially mediates the relationship between MSM-related FoMO and depressive symptoms; (3) the direct predictive effect of MSM-related FoMO on depressive symptoms is moderated by social exclusion. Conclusion: These findings are not only valuable for understanding the underlying mechanisms linking MSM-related FoMO and depressive symptoms, but also contribute to the development of psychological intervention programs (e.g., interventions based on social exclusion or phubbing) aiming at reducing college students' depressive symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of Solutions Focused Brief Therapy in reducing fear of missing out (FOMO) among Mothers of Children with Disabilities. The study also sought to investigate the effect of reducing FOMO on their death anxiety. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers used the following tools: the fear of missing out scale (prepared by: the two researchers), the death anxiety scale (prepared by: the two researchers), the proposed treatment program (prepared by: the two researchers), and the measure of the social and economic level (prepared by: Abdulaziz Al-Shakhs, 2014). The clinical interview form (prepared by: Salah Mukhaimer, 1978), and the Sachs test for sentence completion (Arabization: Eman Fawzi Shaheen, 2009). Where the study relied on the experimental approach, the clinical approach, and the tools used in the study were applied to an experimental group of (10) mothers of children with disabilities, and the clinical study tools were applied to one terminal case. The results of the study concluded that the treatment program was effective in reducing fomo among the study sample, and the study sample’s scores decreased on the death anxiety scale due to the decrease in the study sample’s scores on the fomo scale. In the clinical picture before and after application of the program, the peripheral condition obtained the highest score in the pre-application on both the fear of missing out scale and the death anxiety scale. A set of recommendations and suggested research was presented in the light of the results of the study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Millennials were very familiar with the use of smartphones. Excessive use of smartphones could trigger the problem of phubbing behavior that ignores the interlocutor by focusing more on accessing the applications on his smartphone rather than interacting directly with the individual in front of him. The anxiety of being left behind or unable to receive or update information, called Fear of missing out (FoMO) related to phubbing behavior. Low self-control was a factor in problematic smartphone use, including phubbing behavior. This study aimed to see whether there was a relationship between Fear of missing out (FoMO) and self-control in phubbing behavior in the millennial generation. This research used a quantitative survey with accidental sampling techniques. The number of samples in this study was 400 millennial generations in Indonesia. Data collection techniques are carried out online using Google Forms. The results of data collection were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The result showed that there was a relationship between Fear of missing out (FoMO) and self-control with phubbing behavior (R = 0.584, R² = 0.341, F = 102.542, p = 0.000, p <0.05). The partial t-test found that the self-control variable affected phubbing behavior, and the partial t-test found that FoMO also affected phubbing behavior. Self-control contributed more to phubbing behavior than FoMO. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Generation Z's (gen z) sharing of personal information on social media is a growing phenomenon with significant ramifications. Existing research, however, focuses on examining the role of social and/or psychological factors and fails to consider how and when social, psychological, and organizational factors affect gen z's willingness to share personal information on social media. To fill this gap, we propose a conceptual model based on the tenets of sociometer theory, to understand the dynamics of gen z's willingness to share personal information while considering its process and boundary conditions. Using a sequential multi‐study design, we conducted an experiment followed by a survey to test our hypotheses using data collected from gen z in India. Our findings show that when gen z feels socially isolated/anxious, they are more likely to share personal information on social media. The effect of social isolation on sharing of personal information increases when gen z fear that they are missing out on the rewarding experiences others are having, are engaged in repetitive negative thoughts and perceive their firm's privacy policy as transparent and ethical. Our findings provide a better understanding of why, how, and when gen z's are willing to share personal information on social media. We extend existing limited research on the psychological aspects of digital natives' interaction with modern technologies. Our results equip social media marketing and brand managers with the knowledge they need to increase gen z's willingness to share personal information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the shift in knowledge about the use of beauty products during the global Covid-19 pandemic from conventional products to sustainable beauty products. Conventional beauty products are products that are considered to have environmentally unfriendly packaging such as plastic, contain synthetic chemicals that have the potential to harm the skin and the environment, usually made from palm oil derivatives. Meanwhile, sustainable beauty products are products that are packaged as environmentally friendly (can be recycled) and do not contain synthetic chemicals that can harm the environment. The data collection method used in-depth interviews with five informants consisting of three women and two men with criteria as users of sustainable beauty products both before and during the pandemic, as well as the use of journals and information from related news channels. The result is a shift in knowledge about the use of conventional products to sustainable beauty products, which are more likely to be done by women from the Z generation group (age range 9-24 years). These women understand that the use of sustainable beauty products is very important to protect the environment which is part of maintaining ecological awareness. But on the other hand, all informants did not reject the phenomenon of fear of missing out (FOMO) through the Tiktok platform which was introduced by beauty bloggers regarding the introduction of sustainable beauty products. The FOMO phenomenon is a condition in which a person feels anxious, restless, and afraid of missing the moment experienced by others while he or she is not involved in it. Apart from the increase in skincare products during the pandemic, the FOMO phenomenon has become a marker for purchasing sustainable beauty products as part of self-awareness not only to increase prestige but also to take care of the environment.

Abstract Background In online environments, fear of missing out (FoMO) is where individuals become constantly preoccupied with what others are doing online and feel unable to log off in case they miss something. FoMO is a concept associated with the use of online social media (OSM; e.g., Facebook use, Instagram use) and various scales have been developed to assess the concept. One such scale is the Online Fear of Missing Out (On-FoMO) Inventory. The present study translated the On-FoMO Inventory into Turkish and its main aim was to test the validity and reliability of the scale. The secondary aim was to investigate the relationships between FoMO, social media addiction, smartphone addiction, and life satisfaction. Methods A total of 419 participants (289 females and 130 males, mean age = 25.43 years, SD = 6.37) completed a self-report questionnaire including the On-FoMO Inventory, Fear of Missing Out Scale, Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Version, and Satisfaction with Life Scale. In the adaptation process of the On-FoMO Inventory, confirmatory factor analysis, concurrent validity, and reliability analyses were performed. Results The four-factor structure of the On-FoMO Inventory was confirmed and the Turkish version of the scale demonstrated good reliability. Online FoMO was positively related to social media addiction and smartphone addiction, and negatively related to life satisfaction. Conclusion The results showed that the Turkish version of the On-FoMO Inventory has strong psychometric properties.

With the surge of social media use in contemporary society, scholars have focused on how feelings of apprehension that one is missing out on important social activities (i.e., fear of missing out [FoMO]) might influence mental health. However, worry surrounding social inclusion is not a contemporary problem, and successfully participating in social events is an important aspect of human evolutionary history. To our knowledge, researchers have yet to frame the phenomenon of FoMO in an evolutionary perspective. In a sample of N = 327 heterosexual American adults (Mage = 36.94, SD = 10.24), we found that FoMO correlated positively with status-striving and intrasexual competitiveness, as well as unrestricted sociosexual behavior and desires. Among females, but not males, FoMO was negatively linked to received social support. Results highlight how adults higher in FoMO express a greater inclination to compete for evolutionarily salient social and reproductive resources and devote more effort toward short-term mating. FoMO may also alert females to the absence of desired social support. Findings provide insight into the utility of an evolutionary approach to studying individual differences in the experience of FoMO, which can aid in gathering a more comprehensive understanding of the construct.

This study examines the relationship of fear of missing out (FOMO) with heavy social networking among Turkish university students (aged 17 - 55). Factor analysis of FOMO scale led us to evaluate the construct under two dimensions as (1) fear of missing experience and (2) fear of missing activity. The results revealed that fear of missing activity increases social media intrusion while fear of missing experience is found to have no significant effect. The reverse relationship is also valid: an urge to use social media predicts fear of missing out (activity and experience). Fear of missing experience is associated with problematic social media use (PSMU) and a high desire to use social media.