The Correlation among Social Media Addiction, Lo-neliness and Fear of Missing Out: A Psychoeducation Program Implementation Proposal

This study aimed to examine the correlations between social media addiction, loneliness and fear of missing out (FOMO) among university students in Turkey. The sample group of this cross-sectional study consisted of a total of 466 students comprised 239 males (51%) and 227 females (49%), of which 83 were freshmen, 131 were sophomores, 98 were juniors, and 154 were senior students. Data collec-tion employed an online survey incorporating the Social Media Addiction Scale, UCLA-Loneliness Scale, and Fear of Missing Out Scale. Results indicated a positive correlation between social media addiction and loneliness, with fear of missing out serving as a mediator in this relationship. The study's implications were examined through the lens of Self-Determination Theory, shedding light on its im-pact on students' psychological needs. The findings underscored the importance of developing tailored psychoeducational programs to support students in managing their social media usage and enhancing their emotional well-being. Such initiatives hold significance in fostering students' awareness of healthy social media habits and promoting overall well-being. Additionally, the study offers valuable insights for informing policies, interventions, and practices aimed at cultivating healthier social media behaviors and enhancing societal well-being in contemporary contexts

Journal

REVISTA EDUCACION

Year

2024

Volume

48

Issue

2

ISSN

0379-7082

eISSN

2215-2644

DOI

10.15517/revedu.v48i2.58460

WoS UID

WOS:001334999900027