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@article{173784,
        author = {Dr. Shahnaz Bano and Dr. Nargish Bano},
        title = {FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) in the digital age: Analyzing the Psychological Consequences of Persistent Connectivity and Online Social Comparison in Adolescents},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {10},
        pages = {2284-2290},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173784},
        abstract = {The digital age has transformed social connections, offering both possibilities and challenges for adolescents. Among these challenges, the phenomenon of Fear of Missing out (FOMO) is a novel concept that has significant diagnostic implications in therapy procedures, which is made worse by constant connectivity and social comparison on digital platforms. This theoretical study examines the psychological effects of FOMO in adolescents. It uses Social Comparison and Self-Determination theory to study the effects of FOMO on anxiety, depression, self-esteem, academic performance, sleep habits, etc. The study emphasizes the urgent need for focused treatments to reduce the negative impacts of FOMO in adolescents by proposing measures such as digital literacy, mindfulness practices, encouraging offline activities, etc. Understanding and managing FOMO is critical for protecting adolescents' mental health in the digital era.},
        keywords = {FOMO (fear of missing out), social media, persistent connectivity, social comparison, mental health, adolescents.},
        month = {March},
        }