The Online Fear of Missing Out Inventory (ON-FoMO): Development and Validation of a New Tool

Sette, Catarina Possenti; Lima, Naira R. S.; Queluz, Francine Náthalie Ferraresi Rodrigues; Ferrari, Barbara; Filho, Nelson Hauck

doi:10.1007/s41347-019-00110-0

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“…A fear of missing out was frequently referenced as a driving factor; particularly the fear of missing out on shared social experiences. This has parallels with the construct of “FoMO”—identified as a frequent driver of social media engagement [ 35 ].…”

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confidence: 82%

“…Whereas “FoMO” is most frequently used to refer to social media [ 35 ], our “fear of missing out theme” was broader than this, and also encompassed fear of missing out on time-limited events or offers. Some participants had bought many boxes out of fear they would miss their chance to get a coveted item—and this was pronounced amongst those who described being “collectors” of digital goods.…”

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confidence: 99%

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“It’s the Attraction of Winning That Draws You in”—A Qualitative Investigation of Reasons and Facilitators for Videogame Loot Box Engagement in UK Gamers

Nicklin

Spicer

et al. 2021

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Excessive engagement with (increasingly prevalent) loot boxes within games has consistently been linked with disordered gambling and/or gaming. The importance of recognising and managing potential risks associated with loot box involvement means understanding contributing factors is a pressing research priority. Given that motivations for gaming and gambling have been informative in understanding risky engagement with those behaviours, this qualitative study investigated motivations for buying loot boxes, through in-depth interviews with 28 gamers from across the UK. A reflexive thematic analysis categorised reasons for buying into seven “themes”; opening experience; value of box contents; game-related elements; social influences; emotive/impulsive influences; fear of missing out; triggers/facilitators. These themes are described in detail and discussed in relation to the existing literature and motivation theories. This study contributes to understanding ways in which digital items within loot boxes can be highly valued by purchasers, informing the debate around parallels with gambling. Findings that certain motivations were disproportionately endorsed by participants with symptoms of problematic gambling has potential implications for policy and warrants further study.

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confidence: 82%

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“It’s the Attraction of Winning That Draws You in”—A Qualitative Investigation of Reasons and Facilitators for Videogame Loot Box Engagement in UK Gamers

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Spicer

et al. 2021

JCM

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“…Specifically, FOMO has shown mild to moderate inverse correlations with life satisfaction. 26 , 66 , 69 Furthermore, mild to moderate inverse associations have been found between FOMO and emotional well-being. 42 , 85 …”

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confidence: 94%

“…Moderate to large positive associations between FOMO and levels of problematic SNS use have been found in several studies of school-aged adolescents, college students, and adults. 29 , 30 , 37 , 38 , 43 , 65 - 69 Dempsey et al 43 discovered a bivariate Pearson correlation of 0.32 between the Przybylski et al 1 FOMO Scale and the six-item Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale. 70 Thus, FOMO has been linked not only to greater frequency of SNS use, but also to higher levels of problematic SNS use.…”

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“…Numerous studies with samples from all age groups have found moderate to large positive associations between FOMO and problematic smartphone use. 27 , 28 , 36 , 45 , 65 , 66 , 69 , 71 - 75 For example, Elhai, Yang, Fang et al 36 analyzed data from 1,034 Chinese university students, using a cross-sectional, online self-report survey design with standardized psychological scales. They reported a bivariate Pearson correlation of 0.29 between the Chinese versions of the Przybylski et al 1 FOMO Scale and the 10-item Smartphone Addiction Scale.…”

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Fear of missing out (FOMO): overview, theoretical underpinnings, and literature review on relations with severity of negative affectivity and problematic technology use

Elhai

Yang

Montag³

2021

Braz. J. Psychiatry

187

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This article discusses the fear of missing out (FOMO) on rewarding experiences, an important psychological construct in contemporary times. We present an overview of the FOMO construct and its operational definition and measurement. Then, we review recent empirical research on FOMO’s relationship with levels of online social engagement, problematic technology and internet communication use, negative affectivity, and sociodemographic variables. Additionally, we discuss theoretical conceptualizations regarding possible causes of FOMO and how FOMO may drive problematic internet technology use. Finally, we discuss future directions for the empirical study of FOMO.

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Anxiety and stress severity are related to greater fear of missing out on rewarding experiences: A latent profile analysis

2021

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The fear of missing out on rewarding social experiences (FOMO) is an increasingly studied psychological construct, related to negative affectivity and increased online social engagement. Yet the heterogeneity of FOMO across individuals is not known. We conducted a latent profile analysis (LPA) of FOMO self-report ratings to determine sample heterogeneity and uncover underlying subgroups (profiles) of participants. We recruited 920 undergraduate participants through a Chinese university for an online survey, administering the FOMO Scale and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21. Results demonstrated support for a four-profile LPA model based on FOMO ratings. Using multinomial logistic regression, more severe latent profiles (i.e., those with the greatest amount of FOMO endorsed) were associated with female sex, and higher stress and anxiety severity. Results suggest four distinct latent profiles based on FOMO ratings; findings are discussed in the context of self-determination theory.

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The Online Fear of Missing Out Inventory (ON-FoMO): Development and Validation of a New Tool

Cited by 26 publications

References 42 publications

“It’s the Attraction of Winning That Draws You in”—A Qualitative Investigation of Reasons and Facilitators for Videogame Loot Box Engagement in UK Gamers

“It’s the Attraction of Winning That Draws You in”—A Qualitative Investigation of Reasons and Facilitators for Videogame Loot Box Engagement in UK Gamers

Fear of missing out (FOMO): overview, theoretical underpinnings, and literature review on relations with severity of negative affectivity and problematic technology use

Anxiety and stress severity are related to greater fear of missing out on rewarding experiences: A latent profile analysis

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