FoMO, internet-speak for the fear of missing out, is a common affliction in the social media age. Here's what causes it, and how to avoid triggers.

Though FoMO is a relatively new term, fear of social isolation has been around for millennia. A lack of inclusion and ...

FOMO, or fear of missing out, has become a big issue in the social media age, as the highlight reels and good times people selectively share online can leave you thinking everyone is having more ...

If you don’t know what FOMO stands for, you’re probably experiencing the exact feeling it’s designed to describe: the one-and-only ‘fear of missing out’. It’s basically the 2020 ...

While FOMO and herd mentality are similar, Barbera says scarcity is the driving force behind FOMO. "In behavioral finance, the fear of missing out is categorized as scarcity," he says.

The most effective FOMO activations don't rely on gimmicks. They're thoughtfully crafted experiences that reward attention, spark curiosity, and create memories. By layering in scarcity, exclusivity, ...

Results showed that self-centred individuals did use social media more frequently, but this relationship was fully mediated by FOMO, meaning that it was FOMO, rather than self-centeredness alone ...