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What is Fear of Missing Out

Chapter 361
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
The belief that others are having ‘rewarding experiences’ that the individual is not aware of.
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Defining and Conceptualizing Cyberbullying
Karin Spenser (Nottingham Trent University, UK) and Lucy R. Betts (Nottingham Trent University, UK)
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 10
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2255-3.ch361
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The Fear of Missing Out (FoMO): Theoretical Approach and Measurement in Organizations
It is a phenomenon related with various addictions (e.g., smartphone, social media, etc.) causing significant stress and anxiety.
Published in Chapter: The Fear of Missing Out (FoMO): Theoretical Approach and Measurement in Organizations; From: Handbook of Research on Digital Violence and Discrimination Studies
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Social Media Addiction and Fear of Missing Out
An intense concern or anxiety that others may be having rewarding experiences from which one is absent.
Published in Chapter: Social Media Addiction and Fear of Missing Out; From: Handbook of Research on Perspectives on Society and Technology Addiction
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Stress, Coping, and Social Media Use
A fear of missing what others experience.
Published in Chapter: Stress, Coping, and Social Media Use; From: The Psychology and Dynamics Behind Social Media Interactions
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The Use of VR in Journalism: Opportunities and Challenges
Short FOMO; refers to the fear of the user to not look into the right direction while watching a 360° video, thus missing important information.
Published in Chapter: The Use of VR in Journalism: Opportunities and Challenges; From: Managerial Challenges and Social Impacts of Virtual and Augmented Reality
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