Missing Out On Social Activities Fuels FOMO

Missing Out On Social Activities Fuels FOMO

Worrying about missing out on group activities, especially ones that build social connections, heightens “fear of missing out” or FOMO, according to new research from Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business. FOMO is the anxiety that others are living better or more enjoyable lives, and it has become more prominent with the rise of social media. A OnePoll survey found that 69% of Americans have experienced FOMO at least once. The study shows tha…