ReviewWorld journal of clinical cases2021
Fear of missing out: A brief overview of origin, theoretical underpinnings and relationship with mental health.
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- Development and evaluation of a digital single-session reappraisal intervention to shift negative self-focused social media interpretations.Behaviour research and therapy · 2026Trial
- Smartphone screen time reduction improves mental health: a randomized controlled trial.BMC medicine · 2025Trial
- Digital Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Disclosure, and Fear of Missing Out Among Thai Generation Z: A Cross-Sectional PLS-SEM Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Digital Fatigue Among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Peer pressure and fear of missing out among university students in the social media environment: the influence mechanism of self‑authenticity.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Perceived Impact of Social Media Use on Mental Health and Sleep-Related Outcomes Among Healthy Social Media Users: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Digital health risks and well-being: internet addiction, fear of missing out, and life satisfaction in Lebanese adults.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- The Impact of Fear of Missing out (FoMO) on Addictive Eating: A Moderated Mediation Model.Nutrients · 2026Article
- The mediating role of social anxiety, loneliness and perfectionism in the relationship between fear of missing out (FoMO) and digital addiction.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Fear of Missing Out and Executive Functions: The Role of Self-regulation as a Mediator.Annals of neurosciences · 2026Article
- Academic procrastination as a mediator linking fear of missing out and social phobia to smartphone addiction among university students: a structural model.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- The relationship between social comparison orientation and social media posting anxiety among WeChat users in China: FoMO as a mediator and self-esteem as a moderator.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Exploring the dynamics of fear of missing out in primary school students: examining predictors and outcomes through latent transition analysis.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of coping strategies regarding fear of missing out on academic performance among nursing and pharmacy students at selected colleges, Coimbatore, India.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- A study on the differences in social-face sensitivity and conspicuous consumption tendency based on sports consumers' impulse buying tendency: focusing on Generation Z.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Digital behavior and anxiety in the post-pandemic era: a five-year analysis of screen time, sleep, and behavioral risk profiles.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Correlation Coefficients Between Fear of Missing Out and Sleep Health Dimensions.Psychological reports · 2025Review
- The Relationship Between Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction, Fear of Missing Out, and University Student Depression: A Two-Year Follow-Up Study.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Uncovering Emotional and Identity-Driven Dimensions of Entertainment Consumption in a Transitional Digital Culture.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Predictors of Sleep Quality Among Emerging Adults in India: Exploring the Role of FoMO, Nomophobia and Evening Chronotype.Annals of neurosciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
Fear of missing out (FoMO) is a unique term introduced in 2004 to describe a phenomenon observed on social networking sites. FoMO includes two processes; firstly, perception of missing out, followed up with a compulsive behavior to maintain these social connections. We are interested in understanding the complex construct of FoMO and its relations to the need to belong and form stable interpersonal relationships. It is associated with a range of negative life experiences and feelings, due to it being considered a problematic attachment to social media. We have provided a general review of the literature and have summarized the findings in relation to mental health, social functioning, sleep, academic performance and productivity, neuro-developmental disorders, and physical well-being. We have also discussed the treatment options available for FoMo based on cognitive behavior therapy. It imperative that new findings on FoMO are communicated to the clinical community as it has diagnostic implications and could be a confounding variable in those who do not respond to treatment as usual.
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