My dazzling padlet by Talha Sohail

FOMO

ts1222_ — 2023-11-14 19:12:21 UTC

"The Feeling of Missing out"

Happiness

ts1222_ — 2023-11-14 19:13:35 UTC

Humans are social creatures, and people that tend to have families and friends that are more supportive are shown to have higher levels of happiness and satisfaction.

Social Hunger is a Major Contributor to FOMO

ts1222_ — 2023-11-14 19:16:04 UTC

Social Hunger is the literal feeling of hunger that one feels after they aren't able to go out and have interactions for a long period of time. Sometimes these can be sparked when one feels like they aren't living up to the lifestyle the want to. By practicing upward comparison on social media.

Social Media and "Upward Comparison"

ts1222_ — 2023-11-14 19:18:39 UTC

A consistent fear of missing out has increased over the years with social media. We can get a glimpse of what others are doing in their life by going through their social media accounts. Social Media is the perfect environment for upward comparison to be felt at a high degree. This is why upward comparison is part of the equations that lead to having feelings of FOMO.

UPWARD comparison: when people compare themselves to someone they perceive to be superior.

Strict Parenting could Cause Higher levels of FOMO

ts1222_ — 2023-11-14 19:20:57 UTC

Social Hunger can be a contributor to FOMO. People that are isolated or in a restricted area could feel FOMO at a higher degree. Since people crave social interaction similar to ways a hungry person craves food (social hungry), strict parenting could increase levels of FOMO

Certain Personality types which are affected by “Parenting Styles”, could have higher levels of FOMO

ts1222_ — 2023-11-14 19:22:50 UTC

People who are socially extroverted are more prone to FOMO. This could also be common in people who have a lack of self-confidence.