[HTML][HTML] Fear of missing out (FOMO): overview, theoretical underpinnings, and literature review on relations with severity of negative affectivity and problematic�…

JD Elhai, H Yang, C Montag�- Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry, 2020 - SciELO Brasil
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry, 2020SciELO Brasil
This article discusses the fear of missing out (FOMO) on rewarding experiences, an
important psychological construct in contemporary times. We present an overview of the
FOMO construct and its operational definition and measurement. Then, we review recent
empirical research on FOMO's relationship with levels of online social engagement,
problematic technology and internet communication use, negative affectivity, and
sociodemographic variables. Additionally, we discuss theoretical conceptualizations�…
This article discusses the fear of missing out (FOMO) on rewarding experiences, an important psychological construct in contemporary times. We present an overview of the FOMO construct and its operational definition and measurement. Then, we review recent empirical research on FOMO’s relationship with levels of online social engagement, problematic technology and internet communication use, negative affectivity, and sociodemographic variables. Additionally, we discuss theoretical conceptualizations regarding possible causes of FOMO and how FOMO may drive problematic internet technology use. Finally, we discuss future directions for the empirical study of FOMO.
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