Linking fear of missing out and psychological well-being: a multi-country study
Shalini Srivastava,
Bikramjit Rishi,
Rakesh Belwal
Abstract:Purpose
This study aims to understand the association between the fear of missing out (FOMO) and its impact on psychological well-being (PWB). The mediating effect of anxiety and moderating effects of social media engagement (SME) and resilience on the association mentioned above are also examined.
Design/methodology/approach
The study used a mix of attachment theory and cognitive-motivational-relational theory to understand the hypothesized relationship using a diverse sample of international respondents fro… Show more
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