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The Mediating Role of Workplace Fear of Missing Out in the Relationship Between Social Media Fear of Missing Out and Psychological Well-Being

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  • OÄŸuz Alperen Kaya

    (Ä°stanbul Ticaret Ãœniversitesi)

  • Yasemin KuÅŸ

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While social media use among employees is an important tool for accessing information and fostering social interaction, excessive and uncontrolled use can negatively impact psychological well-being and increase the fear of missing out (FoMO). This study examines the mediating role of workplace fear of missing out and presenteeism in the relationship between social media FoMO and psychological well-being. The research sample consists of 450 white-collar employees. Correlation analysis revealed that social media FoMO was positively associated with workplace FoMO and negatively associated with psychological well-being. In addition, a negative relationship was found between workplace FoMO and psychological well-being. Results from the structural equation model showed that workplace FoMO was a significant mediator in the relationship between social media FoMO and psychological well-being. The findings indicate that workplace FoMO and presenteeism can adversely affect employees’ psychological well-being, and these relationships should be taken into account in human resources practices.

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  • OÄŸuz Alperen Kaya & Yasemin KuÅŸ, 2026. "The Mediating Role of Workplace Fear of Missing Out in the Relationship Between Social Media Fear of Missing Out and Psychological Well-Being," Eurasian Eononometrics, Statistics and Emprical Economics Journal, Eurasian Academy Of Sciences, vol. 26(26), pages 53-67, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eas:econst:v:26:y:2025:i:26:p:53-67
    DOI: 10.17740/eas.stat.2025-V25-04
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