The Relationship Between Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), Need to Belong (NTB) And Social Anxiety (SA)

Abstract

Fear of missing out (FoMO) has been a popular phenomenon since the last decade yet very few studies have been conducted in accordance with FoMO and other variables. This current study aims to combine fear of missing out, need to belong (NTB) and social anxiety (SA). The researcher explores the relationship between all these variables in a correlational design study. Further, it also determines that need to belong and social anxiety contribute towards the experience of fear of missing out in an individual’s life. The sample consists of 120 participants (66 females and 54 males) from major cities in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. The data is collected in a hybrid format. Pearson correlation coefficient is utilized to determine the relationship between the variables. Whereas multiple regression analysis is calculated to determine the contribution of need to belong and social anxiety on fear of missing out. It is determined that all three variables have a significant positive relationship with each other. Need to belong significantly contributes 11% towards fear of missing out and social anxiety contributes 13% towards fear of missing out. Thus, making up a combined 25% variance in fear of missing out.