Combating Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) on Social Media: The FoMO-R Method.

ABSTRACT: Background: The fear of missing out (FoMO) on social media refers to the apprehension that online content and interactions from others are unseen and reacted to in a timely fashion. FoMO can become problematic, leading to anxiety, interrupted sleep, lack of concentration and dependence on social media to generate gratification. The literature has mainly focused on understanding the FoMO experience, factors contributing to it and its consequences. Method: In this paper, we build on previous research and develop a FoMO Reduction (FoMO-R) approach that embraces technical elements such as autoreply, filtering, status, education on how FoMO occurs and skills on how to deal with it; e.g., self-talk and checklists. We evaluate the method through focus groups and a diary study involving 30 partici

SUBMITTER: Alutaybi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7504117 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature