Mental Health in a Digital World: How Problematic Cell Phone Use and Personality Predict Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) in Gen Z University Students from Türkiye and the U.S.

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dc.contributor.authorYüksel,Peri
dc.contributor.authorHuiqiao, Hou
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-01T11:53:57Z
dc.date.available2025-10-01T11:53:57Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentFakülteler, Sanat ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi, Psikoloji Bölümü
dc.description.abstractObjective: The authors sought to examine the association between Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), mental health, personality traits, and social media use among Turkish and U.S. university students, belonging to Generation Z (Gen Z), born between 1997 and 2012, a cohort deeply immersed in technology and social media from an early age. Methods: The present online survey study included 637 university students aged 18-25 (20.09% male, 78.65% female, 1.26% other) from T & uuml;rkiye (86.03%) and the US (14.97%). Participants completed 19 sociodemographic questions, a 17-item FoMO Scale, and a 44-item Personality Inventory. The study analyzed the relationship between FoMO, mental health, personality traits, and social media use across different platforms. Results: Findings revealed that frequent cell phone use and higher FoMO scores were significantly associated with problematic social media use. TikTok users reported higher FoMO compared to non-users. Additionally, there was a positive correlation between the number of social media platforms used and FoMO. Social media use driven by boredom and passive observation further increased FoMO. Associations between FoMO and personality traits highlighted the role of individual differences in social media behaviors. Conclusion: The study highlights the need for tailored interventions that address both social media usage patterns and personality traits to reduce the negative impact of FoMO on mental health. While Gen Z are digital natives, they need to become digital experts to navigate the mental health challenges exacerbated by curated content and the prevalence of FoMO on social media. Universities play a crucial role in raising awareness and supporting students in managing these psychological pressures by promoting balanced digital behaviors. A deeper understanding of the interplay between digital behaviors, personality traits, and cultural contexts can inform future interventions aimed at reducing FoMO and enhancing the well-being of young people in an increasingly interconnected world.
dc.identifier.citationYüksel P., Aksoy Günay S., Hou H. Mental Health in a Digital World: How Problematic Cell Phone Use and Personality Predict Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) in Gen Z University Students from Türkiye and the U.S. Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences 2025;15(1):1-9. Doi: 10.5455/PBS.20240918082559
dc.identifier.doi10.5455/PBS.20240918082559
dc.identifier.endpage9
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.startpage1
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12941/324
dc.identifier.volume15
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001458935700001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ4
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.institutionauthorAksoy, Şennur Günay
dc.institutionauthorid0000-0002-0445-9180
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherYERKURE TANITIM & YAYINCILIK HIZMETLERI A.S
dc.relation.ispartofPSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subjectÜniversitede FoMO
dc.subjectÖğrenciler
dc.subjectZ Kuşağı Üniversite Öğrencilerinde Ruh Sağlığı
dc.subjectGençlik Ruh Sağlığı
dc.subjectGenç Yetişkinlerde FoMO ve Kişilik
dc.subjectKampüs Sağlığı
dc.subjectFoMO in University
dc.subjectStudentsMental Health in Gen Z University Students
dc.subjectYouth Mental Health FoMO and Personality in Young Adults
dc.subjectCampus Health
dc.titleMental Health in a Digital World: How Problematic Cell Phone Use and Personality Predict Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) in Gen Z University Students from Türkiye and the U.S.
dc.typeArticle

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