Me, Myself, and I: Self-Centeredness, FOMO, and Social Media Use

• Published in: Canadian journal of behavioural science Vol. 56; no. 4; pp. 345 - 353
• Main Authors: David, Meredith E., Roberts, James A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ottawa Educational Publishing Foundation 01.10.2024; Canadian Psychological Association
• Subjects: Audiences; Centrism; Egocentrism; Fear; Female; Folklore; Human; Male; Narcissism; Self image; Smartphone Use; Smartphones; Social Media Use; Social networks; User behavior; United States > US; self-centeredness; smartphone use; peur de passer à côté de quelque chose; utilisation des médias sociaux; intensité des médias sociaux; social media use; égocentrisme; fear of missing out; utilisation des téléphones intelligents; social media intensity

The present research investigates the relationship between self-centeredness and social media use and suggests that fear of missing out (FOMO) is a key mechanism underlying this relationship. Three studies were conducted to test these relationships, including a survey (Study 1, n = 199 U.S. adults)...