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February 5, 2026Anxiety Stress & Coping3 citations

Is fear of missing out (FOMO) differentially related to underlying dimensions of negative affectivity? Analyzing latent factors of rumination, depression, and negative affect

JEJon D. ElhaiSCSilvia Casale

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the connection between fear of missing out (FOMO) and various negative emotions, focusing specifically on rumination and depression.
  • Analyzed relationships between FOMO and dimensions of negative affectivity.
  • Examined brooding rumination alongside depression and anxiety.
  • Correlational analysis of social comparison orientation and social anxiety.
  • FOMO was significantly linked to brooding rumination.
  • Depression and anxiety showed a notable relationship with FOMO.
  • FOMO correlated with higher social comparison orientation and social anxiety.

Abstract

These results help improve our understanding of the psychopathology of FOMO, elucidating its more granular relationship with the brooding type of rumination, and the mechanisms by which FOMO may related to depression and anxiety. Results are discussed in the context of FOMO's relationship with an increased social comparison orientation and social anxiety.

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Elhai et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698433baf1d9ada3c1fb1055https://doi.org/10.1080/10615806.2026.2624434
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