The Relationship Between Personality Traits and Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ghadimi Bavile Olyayi, Negar; Esmali Korane, Ahmad; Torabi Zonouz, Sahar; Pak, Razieh

doi:10.22034/jmp.2025.533936.1139

The Relationship Between Personality Traits and Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Document Type : Research Article

Authors

Negar Ghadimi Bavile Olyayi ¹

Ahmad Esmali Korane ²

Sahar Torabi Zonouz ³

Razieh Pak ⁴

¹ PhD Student in Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Tabriz

² Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran

³ PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

⁴ PhD in General Psychology, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

10.22034/jmp.2025.533936.1139

Abstract

Objective: Nowadays, the excessive use of smartphones has become a major public health concern. In this context, a syndrome known as Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) has emerged, which is linked to various mental health issues.: This study aimed to examine the relationship between personality traits and Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: This correlational study was conducted on a statistical population consisting of students from the University of Tabriz. A total of 337 students were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using the NEO Five-Factor Inventory and the FoMO scale, and analyzed using Pearson correlation analysis at a significance level of 0.05.
Results: The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between FoMO and the personality traits of neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, and agreeableness (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that personality traits serve as good predictors of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO).

Keywords

COVID-19

Fear of Missing Out (FoMO)

Personality Traits

Subjects

Personality Psychology

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