Peran self-esteem dan psychological well-being terhadap determinan fear of missing out (FoMO) pada remaja: Sebuah tinjauan pustaka
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33024/hjk.v20i4.2947
Adolescents Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) Psychological Factors Psychological Well-Being Self-Esteem
Abstract
Background: Adolescents are the group most vulnerable to the negative impacts of social media, including the phenomenon of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO). FOMO is a state of anxiety or worry that others may be having meaningful experiences that we need to follow.
Purpose: To examine the role of self-esteem and psychological well-being as determinants of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) in adolescents.
Method: This study used a bibliographic design that analyzed ten relevant scientific articles published between 2022 and 2026. These articles were obtained from Google Scholar and PubMed databases and analyzed using descriptive methods.
Results: This study shows that self-esteem and psychological well-being are associated with Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) in adolescents through various research methods.
Conclusion: Self-esteem and psychological well-being play an important role as determinants of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) in adolescents.
Keywords: Adolescents; Fear of Missing Out (FoMO); Psychological Factors; Psychological Well-Being; Self-Esteem.
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