The Mediating Role of FOMO in the Relationship Between Social Appearance Anxiety and Cyberloafing

ERGİN, Zeynep Öznur; Karataş, Kasım

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“…It was discovered that FoMO probably originated from social media, which agreed with the majority of FoMO research studies. Previous studies predominantly characterized FoMO as the constant need for up-to-date information and highlighted its close association with the frequency of social media usage (Alutaybi et al, 2020;Li, 2020;Perna, 2020;Scheinfeld & Voorhees, 2022) and problematic behaviors related to social media (Akat et al, 2022;Ergin & Karataş, 2022;Shen et al, 2020). Nevertheless, a contrasting perspective emerged from research conducted by Hamutoglu et al (2020), suggesting that daily social media engagement did not significantly predict FoMO.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…It is commonly defined as the fear of not being immediately updated with trending information (Alutaybi et al, 2020), leading to a habit of constantly checking social media. This phenomenon has been identified as a significant factor contributing to social media addiction (Shen et al, 2020), as well as other problematic social media habits like phubbing (Akat et al, 2022) and cyberloafing (Ergin & Karataş, 2022). FoMO is not only a consequence of social media usage; it has also been associated with social media-related issues, such as social appearance anxiety (Ergin & Karataş, 2022) and excessive social media frequency and engagement (Li, 2020;Scheinfeld & Voorhees, 2022).…”

Section: Fomo and Social Mediamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This phenomenon has been identified as a significant factor contributing to social media addiction (Shen et al, 2020), as well as other problematic social media habits like phubbing (Akat et al, 2022) and cyberloafing (Ergin & Karataş, 2022). FoMO is not only a consequence of social media usage; it has also been associated with social media-related issues, such as social appearance anxiety (Ergin & Karataş, 2022) and excessive social media frequency and engagement (Li, 2020;Scheinfeld & Voorhees, 2022). Studies have explored the correlation between social media frequency, FoMO, and the sense of social rejection, revealing a cyclical relationship wherein experiencing FoMO drives greater social media usage, leading to even more FoMO (Perna, 2020).…”

Section: Fomo and Social Mediamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, the researchers noticed that various aspects related to FoMO were interconnected with peer influence, leading to speculation about their coexistence within a common social process, potentially involving social media. FoMO was found to mediate several media-related relationships, including those between extrinsic academic motivation and social media fatigue (Shen et al, 2020), parent-child communication and children's problematic Internet use (Alt & Boniel-Nissim, 2018), social appearance anxiety and cyber-loafing (Ergin & Karataş, 2022), as well as self-efficacy and life satisfaction (Deniz, 2021). Regarding the social media-peer influence relationship, FoMO can play either a moderator or a mediator role.…”

Section: The Relationship Between Fomo and Peer Influencementioning

confidence: 99%

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Impact of Academic-Related Peer Influence and Fear of Missing Out From Social Media on Academic Activities of Adolescents

Thuy An Ngo,

Thien An Nguyen,

Uyen La

et al. 2023

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Aim/Purpose: The main objective of this study is to explore the relationships among social media experience processes, peer influence, and fear of missing out (FoMO), as well as their impact on adolescent students’ choice of participation in academic activities. Background: The increasing digitization of the world has consolidated social media as a dominant means of communication in the modern era. Adolescents are heavily engaged with smartphones and social platforms, resulting in substantial exposure to their influences. This exposure leads to a rise in sharing academic achievements and experiences on social media platforms. This trend has transformed academic success into a symbol of admiration, affecting how young individuals perceive their educational activities. During adolescence, a phase characterized by heightened vulnerability and intense social connections, young people become more susceptible to phenomena such as peer influence and FoMO. Social media, serving as a platform to showcase experiences and achievements, plays a pivotal role in shaping peer norms that subsequently impact peer influence and FoMO. Given the significant interplay between social media, peer influence, and FoMO, there is a need to explore whether social media experiences can predict academic-related peer influence and FoMO, as well as understand their interrelationships. This exploration is essential for understanding the cumulative impact of these factors on students’ academic pursuits. These insights hold the potential to guide the effective management of the potentially excessive effects of social media, thus promoting a more balanced and productive student life when confronting contemporary challenges. Methodology: The study employed a quantitative approach, using 5-point Likert scales to collect data via an online survey. The questionnaire was designed based on the theoretical framework regarding transformations of peer experiences in social media contexts developed by Nesi and co-researchers, which mainly interpreted the characterization of social media and how its features could amplify or alter the formation of Peer Influence and FoMO. The data from 419 valid responses from secondary and high school students in Vietnam were analyzed using reliability tests, factor analysis methods, and structural equation modeling (SEM) methods. Contribution: This research is meaningful in raising awareness of researchers, students, teachers, and parents about the vigorous impacts of social media on students’ academic activities and serves as the foundation for further research on regulation methods to secure healthy social media use and academic development. Findings: It was found that social media was characterized by two latent variables: Online Peer Norms and Novel Peer Experiences. The results showed that both factors were strong predictors of peer influence, while for FoMO, only the variable of Online Peer Norms was a significant predictor. FoMO was found to mediate the impact of social media experience on peer influence. Finally, peer influence relatively affected students’ participation in academic activities, while FoMO did not. Recommendations for Practitioners: The results suggested that social media can be a means to encourage positive academic participation and, thus, can be utilized in spreading educational programs and promoting academic motivation. At the same time, measures to counteract academic pressure should also take social media into consideration. Recommendation for Researchers: Researchers can utilize the framework of this study to investigate other adolescent media-related mental and behavioral phenomena as well. In addition, researchers should build a clearer understanding of FoMO’s interactions with academic matters. Impact on Society: Social media can either be a great assistance or a huge risk to the development of future generations of society. It is capable of spurring mental and behavioral changes that can radically impact youths’ growth on their educational paths. Future Research: The relationship between peer influence and FoMO should be delved into from more diverse dimensions. Future research should encompass peer influence and social media’s involvement in academic self-concepts and well-being.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Section: Fomo and Social Mediamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Fomo and Social Mediamentioning

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Section: The Relationship Between Fomo and Peer Influencementioning

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Impact of Academic-Related Peer Influence and Fear of Missing Out From Social Media on Academic Activities of Adolescents

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Thien An Nguyen,

Uyen La

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“…Literatür incelendiğinde yapılan çalışmaların sonuçlarının elde ettiğimiz sonuçları desteklediği gözlenmektedir. Öğrencilerin FomO davranışları ile sanal kaytarma davranışları arasındaki ilişkiyi inceleyen iki çalışmada (Tozkoparan & Kuzu, 2019;Ergin & Karataş, 2022) ilişki düzeyinin pozitif ve anlamlı çıktığı ifade edilmiştir. Benzer şekilde örneklem olarak öğretmenleri temel alan ve aynı ilişkiselliği inceleyen Güllü & Serin (2020)'in çalışmasında da pozitif ve anlamlı bir ilişki tespit edilmiştir.…”

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Akademi̇de Geli̇şmeleri̇ Kaçirma Korkusu İle Performans Arasindaki̇ İli̇şki̇de Sanal Kaytarmanin Araci Rolü

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2022

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Teknolojinin gelişmesi organizasyonlara ve bireylere belirli noktalarda fayda sağlarken, bazı olumsuz etkileri de olabilmektedir. İnsan hayatının, çalışma yaşamı dahil her alanında kullanılan akıllı telefonlar, bilgisayarlar, tabletler vb. türlü cihazlar özellikle iş yerinde çalışanların odaklarını iş dışındaki mecralara rahatlıkla çekebilmektedir. Bunun dışında günümüz dünyasında bilgiye ve iletişime hızlı erişim yolu olan internet ile birlikte sürekli bir biçimde değişen gündemi yakalama, yeni olaylar hakkında haberdar olma ve yaşanan gelişmelerden geride kalmama isteği, bireylerin bu tür cihazlarla geçirdikleri zamanı arttırmakta ve bu durum da iş performanslarına farklı şekillerde yansımaktadır. Mesleği gereği sürekli araştırma yapmak, kendini geliştirmek ve sadece genel olayları değil aynı zamanda literatürdeki son gelişmeleri de kaçırmamak adına akademisyenler de bu teknolojinin faydalarından ve bazı olası zararlarından etkilenebilmektedir. Bu çalışmada akademik personelin gelişmeleri kaçırma korkusu ile akademik performans algıları arasındaki ilişkide sanal kaytarmanın aracılık rolünün incelenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. İç Anadolu bölgesinde yer alan kamu veya vakıf üniversitelerindeki 495 akademisyen ile gerçekleştirilen çalışmaya göre gelişmeleri kaçırma korkusu ile akademik performans algısı arasında negatif, gelişmeleri kaçırma korkusu ile sanal kaytarma arasında ise pozitif ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Bununla birlikte sanal kaytarma ile akademik performans algısı arasında istatistiki olarak ilişki bulunmamış olup, sanal kaytarmanın ilgili ilişkide istatistiki olarak anlamlı aracılık rolü de tespit edilememiştir.

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Exploring the impact of social networking usage on attachment styles and mental health: A study among college students in Vietnam

Nguyen,

Vu,

Nguyen

et al. 2024

Multidiscip. Rev.

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This study aimed to explore how attachment styles, fear of missing out symptoms, social networking usage, social connectedness, and time spent on social networking relate to each other. This study involved 310 randomly selected college students in Vietnam between March and April 2023. Participants completed an online questionnaire, providing demographic information and responses from three scales: The Fear of Missing Out Scale (FOMOs), Experiences in Close Relationships - Revised - General Short Form (ECR-R-GRF), The Social Connectedness Scale, and The Social Networking Time Use Scale (SONTUS). The research sought to examine how attachment style, fear of missing out, social networking time use, social connection, and time spent on social networking interact. The study found that (a) fear of missing out significantly and positively influences attachment styles, (b) time spent on social networking sites positively impacts attachment style, and (c) social networking time use affects attachment style by serving as a mediator through fear of missing out. Additionally, the time individuals spend on social networking platforms influences the relationship between fear of missing out and attachment styles. This study contributes to the understanding of how social network usage affects mental health, clarifies social network attachment demand theory, and offers guidance for families, schools, and psychological organizations to promote social integration and well-being among students.

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The Mediating Role of FOMO in the Relationship Between Social Appearance Anxiety and Cyberloafing

Cited by 4 publications

References 74 publications

Impact of Academic-Related Peer Influence and Fear of Missing Out From Social Media on Academic Activities of Adolescents

Impact of Academic-Related Peer Influence and Fear of Missing Out From Social Media on Academic Activities of Adolescents

Akademi̇de Geli̇şmeleri̇ Kaçirma Korkusu İle Performans Arasindaki̇ İli̇şki̇de Sanal Kaytarmanin Araci Rolü

Exploring the impact of social networking usage on attachment styles and mental health: A study among college students in Vietnam

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