FOMO Is About the Who, Not the What, Research Finds

Fear of missing out, also known as FOMO, refers to anxiety a person experiences when missing out on social activities.  New research suggests that FOMO is initiated by worries about missing bonding opportunities with a valued group, rather than missing an enjoyable experience.  Research participants worried that missing out would negatively affect their connection and future belonging with the group.  The researchers suggest their findings underscore the importance of human bonding  in an era of increasing reports of isolation.  

Cindy Carter, Ph.D.

https://utsc.utoronto.ca/news-events/breaking-research/fomo-about-who-not-what-research-finds

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