November 2020 PMID 32674020

Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and social media's impact on daily-life and productivity at work: Do WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat Use Disorders mediate that association?

Dmitri Rozgonjuk, Cornelia Sindermann, Jon D Elhai, Christian Montag

Mentions

21
Peak: 1 in Jul 2020
across 5 sources since Jul 2020

Extended reach

29,047
potential audience

Total likes

10

Video views

405

Mentions per month

Jul 2020 – Dec 2022

Where it's discussed

  • News11 articles
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  • X / Twitter2 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Several discussions highlight the connection between FoMO, social media use disorders, and mental health issues like anxiety and stress, with comments emphasizing the importance of further investigation. The tone combines curiosity with recognition of the topic's psychological importance, underscoring the study's relevance for mental health awareness.

AgreementModerate agreement

The discussion aligns with the publication's focus on social media's role in FoMO and related psychological effects, showing general support for the research's relevance.

InterestHigh interest

Participants express high interest, particularly noting the connection to anxiety and stress, indicating engagement with the psychological implications of the study.

EngagementModerate engagement

The mention of ongoing research and the identification of social media's influence reflect a thoughtful engagement with the topic, though mostly at a conceptual level.

ImpactHigh impact

The conversation highlights the broader significance of the findings for mental health and daily functioning, suggesting the research can influence psychological and social well-being awareness.

Abstract in brief

  • FoMO, or Fear of Missing Out, is a feeling of anxiety about missing rewarding experiences and is linked to disruptions in daily life, such as distracted driving.
  • The study found that higher levels of social media use disorders, especially related to platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, are associated with increased FoMO and negative impacts on daily life and work productivity.
  • Among the social media platforms examined, only Snapchat Use Disorder did not mediate the relationship between FoMO and its negative effects, emphasizing FoMO's key role in digital technology-related issues.

Top posts

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Misa / 미사 엘/ 蔡新晗 / میساییل آرتورو
@McSonk · X

@abii_zentella Está ligada con ansiedad y estrés. Es un gran tema de investigación en psicología y redes sociales. https://t.co/4TUwEscG7i

Dec 2, 2022 · 1 like · 233 followers View post →
Mary Heston
@maryheston · X

Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and social media's impact on daily-life and productivity at work: Do WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat Use Disorders mediate that association? https://t.co/y1rnWETuNV

Jul 17, 2020 · 28,410 followers View post →

All mentions

Misa / 미사 엘/ 蔡新晗 / میساییل آرتورو
@McSonk · X

@abii_zentella Está ligada con ansiedad y estrés. Es un gran tema de investigación en psicología y redes sociales. https://t.co/4TUwEscG7i

Dec 2, 2022 · 1 like · 233 followers View post →
Mary Heston
@maryheston · X

Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and social media's impact on daily-life and productivity at work: Do WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat Use Disorders mediate that association? https://t.co/y1rnWETuNV

Jul 17, 2020 · 28,410 followers View post →