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ArticlePloS one2025

Adolescence and online vulnerability: The role of fear of missing out (FoMO): A cross-sectional study during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marco Giancola, Emanuela Mari, Massimiliano Palmiero, Jessica Burrai, Alessandro Quaglieri, Giulia Lausi, Pierluigi Cordellieri, Angelo Fraschetti, Anna Maria Giannini, Laura Piccardi

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Marco GiancolaDepartment of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4616-3687
Emanuela MariDepartment of Psychology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2367-3139
Massimiliano PalmieroDepartment of Communication Sciences, University of Teramo, Teramo, Italy.
Jessica BurraiDepartment of Psychology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Alessandro QuaglieriDepartment of Human and Social Science, Universitas Mercatorum, Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2341-1876
Giulia LausiDepartment of Psychology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Pierluigi CordellieriDepartment of Psychology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6044-7109
Angelo FraschettiDepartment of Psychology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-1701-5789
Anna Maria GianniniDepartment of Psychology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Laura PiccardiDepartment of Psychology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.

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Abstract

The use of social networking sites (SNSs) has increased significantly in recent years, particularly among adolescents. These platforms have profoundly reshaped the way adolescents interact with family, peers, and strangers. However, SNSs may also expose users to specific vulnerabilities, such as victimisation, with detrimental effects on mental health and psychophysical well-being. This study examined the relationship between age and online vulnerability, with a focus on the mediating role of fear of missing out (FoMO). A cross-sectional study was conducted with 360 adolescents (meanage = 16.95 years; SDage = 1.29 years; age range = 14-19 years; 183 females). Results indicated that FoMO mediated the association between age and online vulnerability, suggesting that younger adolescents may be particularly susceptible to online vulnerability due to their heightened FoMO. These findings underscore the importance of addressing emotional and psychological factors in efforts to reduce online vulnerability. Implications for internet literacy education and preventative strategies are discussed, along with limitations and future research directions.

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COVID-19FearAdolescentCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalePandemicsSARS-CoV-2Social MediaYoung Adult

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PMCPMC12435702

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