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Permanently Online, Permanently Connected and the Fear of Missing Out : A Cross-Sectional Study about their Relations to Loneliness and Mental Well-being
Baune, Lilli (2023) Permanently Online, Permanently Connected and the Fear of Missing Out : A Cross-Sectional Study about their Relations to Loneliness and Mental Well-being.
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| Embargo date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Abstract: | Social and digital media have an increasing importance in people’s everyday lives. With this increase, negative consequences may arise, especially regarding individuals’ mental health and loneliness. The phenomenon of being permanently online and permanently connected (POPC) refers to the perceived pressure or necessity to be constantly connected via digital and social media. One of its causes is the Fear of Missing Out (FoMO). Both POPC and FoMO have been found to negatively influence mental health and show relations to loneliness. This study aimed to gain further knowledge regarding their impact towards loneliness and mental health. The findings suggested a significant negative relationship between individuals’ loneliness and mental health. Further, a moderated linear regression regarding the effects of FoMO and POPC showed no significant effects. However, significant negative effects were found for the impact of POPC and FoMO on mental well-being. A significant difference between younger (below 30) and older adults (above 30) was found between individuals’ POPC, FoMO and mental health scores. However, participants did not differ in loneliness. The study findings showed that higher scores in POPC and FoMO indicate lower mental well-being while further supporting prior findings that younger adults are more at-risk for negative consequences. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/95568 |
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