“Published in 2023”JOMO: Joy of missing out and its association with social media use, self-perception, and mental health” (JOMO: The Joy of Missing and Its Relationship to Social Media Use, Self-Perception, and Mental Health) to interesting results reaches.

Unlike the concept of FOMO (fear of missing out), which means the fear of missing out on an event or situation, JOMO means joy in missing This study focuses on the concept of (joy of missing) and examines the effects of this phenomenon from an extraordinary perspective.

JOMO Below you can read our content to take a closer look at the concept.

First, let’s look at the methodology of the research.

within the scope of the investigation two separate studies It is conducted and variables such as JOMO, FOMO, social media use, life satisfaction, social anxiety, self-compassion, extraversion, depression, anxiety, stress, self-perception and personality traits, loneliness and awareness are examined among the participants divided into different groups.

In this direction, There were 507 participants in the first study and 488 participants in the second study.I am included. It is also stated that the majority of the participants come from America.

Participants in the first study 59.3% were male, 40.5% were female It is stated that . In the second study participants 55.5% were male and 44.1% female It looks like it.

So what do the findings indicate? There is a positive relationship between JOMO and FOMO!

This sentence sounds quite academic. Let’s explain it simply.

Although the concepts of JOMO (pleasure of missing out) and FOMO (fear of missing out) may seem contradictory, they are connected. may have similar characteristics is detected.

That is, whether someone is afraid of missing an event or is happy to miss it, The level of importance attached to social interactions may be the same is seen.

Furthermore, individuals who are happy to miss a fact (JOMO) use social media even though they are believed to avoid social facts more. Although they tend to use low amounts They still appear to be participating in social media activities.

People who avoid social situations more may have a healthier inner world!

According to research results, the JOMO concept has an impact on individuals’ own situation help them connect with their inner world and feel better It seems like it might help.

According to the results, these people Their life satisfaction and self-esteem are higher is seen.

In addition, researchers By drawing attention to loneliness and social anxiety, He also highlights that high levels of pleasure in missing out (JOMO) may increase the likelihood that individuals will experience mental health problems.

Furthermore, within the scope of the studies, the group with high JOMO and high social media use reported high life satisfaction, but at the same time highest levels of depression, anxiety and stress It looks like he has it.

Researchers have found that social media can influence some individuals. can have both positive and negative effects interprets it as follows.

Of course, as always, this research may have some limitations generalize within the scope of one’s own sample Let us conclude our content by recalling that it would be more accurate.

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