PERAN MINDFULNESS UNTUK MENGATASI FEAR oF MISSING OUT (FoMO) MEDIA SOSIAL REMAJA GENERASI Z : TINJAUAN LITERATUR

Abstract

Adolescents belonging to Generation Z live and are born in the era of social media. The existence of social media makes generation Z teenagers have the characteristics of socializing which is done online. The impact of the intensity that is too high to be socially connected on social media makes teenagers experience Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), namely the fear of teenagers to miss information that is viral and the tendency to compare themselves (Self-comparison) with others on social media. Adolescents who experience FoMO show negative emotions such as stress, anxiety and anxiety. This study is a literature review that discusses the role of mindfulness on the fear of missing out (FoMO) of social media in generation Z adolescents. Based on the literature review conducted, the practice of mindfulness is divided into two, namely formal and informal. The application of mindfulness practices will provide changes to three axioms, namely attention, intention and attitude to individuals, especially in the context of overcoming FoMO.Keywords : Mindfulness; Fear of Missing Out; Adolescence; Z Generation; Social Media

Mindfulness Therapy to Lower the Tendency to Fear of Missing Out (FoMo)

“…According to Utami (2022), mindfulness therapy can supply an increase in a person's happiness, peace, physical well-being, and spirituality. This condition is certainly very much needed for generation Z Instagram users who have experienced the FoMO tendency.…”

“…It is hoped that with mindfulness therapy, a person can control and regulate negative emotions and thoughts towards his self-concept and the outside world, becoming more peaceful and positive (Douglas et al, 2022;Sipe & Eisendrath, 2012). Mindfulness therapy itself has the feeling that a person has more positive things in himself than negative things (Utami, 2022). In its implementation, this therapy will direct the client to think positively, giving positive affirmations to himself while taking a deep breath (Romadhoni & Widiatie, 2020).…”

Pola Brief Hope Intervention dalam Mengembangkan Kekuatan Harapan Siswa

“…Seperti yang diungkapkan oleh Amalia & Gumilar (2019) bahwa dibalik kreativitas yang dimiliki Generasi Z, mereka cenderung rapuh dan putus asa, tidak siap dengan persaingan, dan rendahnya kemampuan survival karena kemudahan yang biasa diperoleh. Selain itu, efek dari kondisi FoMo (Fear of Missing Out) yang dialami banyak Generasi Z menimbulkan gejala emosi negatif seperti kecemasan berlebih, gelisah, bahkan depresi (Utami, 2023).…”