FoMO; “man spelar lite på att det är nu eller aldrig” : En kvalitativ intervjustudie om individers reflektioner kring känslan av Fear of Missing Out
Year: 2025
Type: dissertation
Abstract: The digital era has brought significant changes to human interactions and has led to new psychological experiences. Phenomenon like Fear of missing out (FoMO) becoming central to our relationship with social media. This study examines the prevalence and attitudes towards FoMo among two different age groups, Gen Z youth 19-22 years and adults Gen X 44-53 years, within the Swedish context where over 94% of the population uses social media daily. Rooted in a culture emphasizing constant connectivity, FoMO reflects the anxiety of missing out on meaningful social experiences or opportunities. The study explores how FoMO manifestes and impacts individuals emotional well-being, informed by ten semi structured interviews. Five of the respondents are in the youth group and the other five in the adult group. FoMO has grown larger with the development of digital media which encourages users to constantly stay updated on others lives. While social media promotes communication and community, it also creates an environment of constant comparison. This research aims to deepen the understanding of how FoMO impacts individuals self image and social relationships. The primary research question focuses on how youth and adults reflect on their social media use as a contributing factor to FoMO. Sub-question in the study explore variations in types of FoMO. The findings show that social media and digital platforms amplify the feeling of FoMO. The study provides a nuanced understanding of different situations involving FoMO and its emotional consequences.
Authors: Tanassan, Tanya, Ahlbaum, Igor
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6991205888