Cross-sectional research identifies social comparison and phubbing's role in FOMO among young adults, suggesting digital mindfulness interventions.
Key Points
Social comparison significantly predicts fear of missing out (FOMO) among young adults, indicating its strong impact on emotional well-being.
Data from an online survey of 134 young adult social media users confirms that phubbing and loneliness have modest positive associations with FOMO.
Cross-sectional research design employed SmartPLS analysis to explore the relationships between psychosocial factors driving FOMO effectively.
Implications highlight the need for interventions promoting digital mindfulness and better social connections to manage FOMO in today's digital environment.