The sense of meaning of life as a factor protecting lower-secondary school youth against the fear of missing out

Zawadzka, Dorota; Korzycka, Magdalena; Mazur, Joanna

doi:10.15557/pipk.2019.0042

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“…Gender. Although in two studies, there were no significant differences observed between the mean FoMO-E scores according to gender [4,10], being a male was negatively correlated with FoMO [11]; similar results have been obtained by other researchers [9,12,13]. Only one of the reviewed studies decided to analyze the FoMO problem in transgender adolescents, showing that they obtained higher scores in the Comprehensive Inventory of Thriving subscale to assess loneliness and also the FoMO scores compared to cisgender females, cisgender males and combined group.…”

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Relationship between fear of missing-out and adolescents mental health

Szawłoga,

Soroka,

Śliwińska

2024

Med Srod.

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Introduction andObjective. The fear of missing-out (FoMO) is a psychological phenomena among social media users related to anxiety that they can miss something important. With an increasing number of users of social network sites and Internet access, adolescents are especially exposed to the negative effects of modern technology. Thus, a proper understanding of new dangers is needed to provide better care for adolescents. The aim of this review was to gather knowledge in the area of fear of missing-out to provide an understanding of this phenomena. The search for relevant papers was performed among the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and EBSCO. Brief description of the state of knowledge. The FoMO phenomenon is related to habits, mental health issues as well as society-related problems. Results indicate that FoMO is connected to feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety, and the need to belong. Some studies indicate that there is a connection between FoMO severity and relationships with parents. Similarly, there is evidence of a connection between FoMO and problematic technology use. Summary. Seeking support from friends, family, or a mental health professional can offer perspective and coping strategies for managing FoMO-related distress. By adopting a pro-active approach and implementing these strategies, individuals can gradually diminish the impact of FoMO on their overall wellbeing. Raising public awareness is necessary to alleviate the deficits of psychological needs of adolescents

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“…In addition to the mentioned findings, Zawadzka et al showed that regardless of gender there was a statistically significant association between the level of Purpose in Life Test (PiL) score and FoMO. Those with higher PiL had lower FoMO scores [10].…”

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Relationship between fear of missing-out and adolescents mental health

Szawłoga,

Soroka,

Śliwińska

2024

Med Srod.

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“…This refers to a typical comfort zone and the "emotional pain" of getting out of it. This type of fear has the scientific term "metaphysiophobia", or "neophobia" -fear of everything new, a pronounced fear of unforeseen situations, in which a person is forced to adapt to new conditions anew, but the process of adaptation itself can be too exhausting and cause stress [3].…”

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“…Using a comprehensive methodology, the researchers determined that about 50% of the subjects fall under the influence of the internet or are in the risk group, but at the same time, 50% of respondents have a healthy attitude to the Internet. In the paper by another team from Poland [3], the relationship between gender, social status and family wealth, and the fear of missing something was studied. In addition, such a type of fear as FoMO was considered by Indian researchers [4], who studied the impact of this fear on young people from all over the world, using statistics from different countries.…”

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Theoretical Investigation of the Features of Current Fears of Modern Young People

TSURKAN-SAIFULINA¹,

AKSANI²

2022

Scientific Bulletin of Mukachevo State University Series “Pedagogy and Psychology”

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The relevance of the study is conditioned by the rapid indicators of fear among young people, which has a destructive effect on psychological health, physical condition, social and professional development. The purpose of the study is to analyse the concept of “fear”, investigate its forms and origin, identify current fears among modern youth, and interpret them. Determination of ways to prevent the occurrence of fear, disposal, and its control. To investigate the features of the manifestation of current fears of modern youth, methods are used that are qualitatively combined and form a common concrete result, namely: empirical (quantitative research using an online survey), comparative, introspection, and interpretation. The results of this study are aimed at clearly defining the concept of fear, exploring its varieties, and identifying forms of fear. Theoretically, it is presented how fear can affect the development of personality, influence view of life, values, and self-determination in the professional and social environment. With the help of theoretical analysis, the specific features of the manifestation of fear in young people are compared based on Ukrainian and international experience. The results of an empirical study are demonstrated, and the most common fears of modern youth are identified. The findings are aimed at identifying ways to prevent the occurrence of fear, using corrective techniques for internal control, and determining the physiological and psychological manifestations of fear that can be controlled by willpower. This paper is not only a theoretical explanation of the existence of fear, but also it has preventive significance for those who want to take control of their own emotions and displace those categories of fear that prevent them from living a full life.

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“…Although the protective role of various positive emotional resources has already been investigated [21,58,68,69], the present study is the first attempt to assess curiosity as a potential determinant of existential vacuum. The findings show evidence supporting or partly confirming a majority of the hypotheses formulated.…”

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The Protective Role of Curiosity Behaviors in Coping with Existential Vacuum

Gawda,

Korniluk

2024

Behavioral Sciences

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An existential vacuum is experienced as a kind of crisis that one can cope with using his/her strengths. The related literature suggests that the important determinants of coping with existential emptiness include positive emotional and personality resources, and among these—Curiosity Behaviors. The purpose of this study is to describe the role of curiosity as an important factor in relation to emotional resources in individuals experiencing an existential vacuum. A survey was conducted using online tools (n = 484). The hypotheses about the direct and indirect relationships between Curiosity Behaviors and existential vacuum were tested using multiple regression analyses and mediations. The study involved a sample of adult participants representing the general population. The participants completed five questionnaires, the first one focusing on Curiosity Behaviors, such as seeking out novel and challenging experiences and engagement in activities that capture one’s attention (The Curiosity and Exploration Inventory), and the other tools being the Multidimensional Existential Meaning Scale, the Emotional Regulation Questionnaire, the Flourishing Scale, and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale. The results indicate that Curiosity Behaviors characteristically negatively predict existential vacuum. In addition, other variables, such as Flourishing, seem to be useful in explaining the relationships between these factors. Flourishing along with Curiosity increases a sense of Meaning in Life. Our results present evidence showing the importance of Curiosity Behaviors in coping with the existential vacuum.

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The sense of meaning of life as a factor protecting lower-secondary school youth against the fear of missing out

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Relationship between fear of missing-out and adolescents mental health

Relationship between fear of missing-out and adolescents mental health

Theoretical Investigation of the Features of Current Fears of Modern Young People

The Protective Role of Curiosity Behaviors in Coping with Existential Vacuum

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