Fear of Missing Out and Social Media Addiction in Teenage K-Pop Fans
Authors:Maizar Saputra
Open Access
Journal Type:Research Article
Subject:Social Sciences & Psychology
Subject Field:Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Volume:165, Issue: 1, January, 2025
Publish Date:January 25, 2025 7:00 pm
Pages:195-198
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Abstract
The rapid development of the internet and social media has transformed how individuals interact and access information, including among K-Pop fan adolescents. This study aims to empirically measure the relationship between fear of missing out (FOMO) and social media addiction in K-Pop fan adolescents. The respondents in this study are K-Pop fan adolescents aged 17 21 years who use social media for at least 6 hours per day. This study employs a quantitative method with a total of 122 respondents. The findings reveal that although the intensity of social media use tends to decrease with age among K-Pop fan adolescents, they are likely to experience an increase in FOMO levels.