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ArticleNutrients2026

The Impact of Fear of Missing out (FoMO) on Addictive Eating: A Moderated Mediation Model.

Janelle A Skinner, Rebecca A Collins, Kerith Duncanson, Phillipa J Hay, Tracy L Burrows

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Article in Nutrients, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Janelle A SkinnerSchool of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.
Rebecca A CollinsSchool of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3594-8486
Kerith DuncansonHunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-5525-6589
Phillipa J HayTranslational Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW 2751, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-0296-6856
Tracy L BurrowsSchool of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-1431-7864

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesFear of missing out (FoMO) describes the concern of missing out on a rewarding experience, a contemporary psychological phenomenon that has yet to be explored in relation to addictive eating. This exploratory study examined the relationship between FoMO and addictive eating, and the effect of reward-related eating and mental health status (anxiety, depression, and stress) on the relationship.

methodsA sample of 227 adults (mean age 49.4 years; 79.3% women) completed an online survey to assess addictive eating (Yale Food Addiction Scale), FoMO (Fear of Missing Out Scale), reward-related eating (Reward-Based Eating Drive Scale), anxiety, depression, and perceived stress (GAD-7, PHQ-8, PSS-4). Mediation and moderated mediation analyses were performed to determine relationships between variables.

resultsA direct relationship between FoMO and addictive eating was found. The relationship was partially mediated by reward-related eating after accounting for BMI and gender. Anxiety severity was a significant moderator of the relationship between reward-related eating levels and addictive eating symptoms.

conclusionsThis study provides insights that can assist in informing interventions to mitigate the negative effects of FoMO on eating behaviours, particularly among populations vulnerable to anxiety.

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Behavior, AddictiveFearFeeding BehaviorFood AddictionAdultAnxietyDepressionFemaleHumansMaleMediation AnalysisMiddle AgedRewardStress, PsychologicalSurveys and Questionnairesaddictive eatinganxietyfear of missing outmediation analysesmental healthreward-related eating

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