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From social media use to FOMO: The moderating power of self-control among Gen Z blind box buyers Tiofanny, Joselyn; Dewi, Fransisca Iriani Roesmala; Tasdin, Willy
Priviet Social Sciences Journal Vol. 6 No. 4 (2026): April 2026
Publisher : Privietlab

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55942/pssj.v6i4.1094

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the role of self-control as a moderating variable in the relationship between social media use and Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) among Generation Z individuals who purchase blind boxes in the Greater Jakarta Area (Jabodetabek). The background of this research is rooted in the rising consumption trend of blind boxes, which is influenced by digital media and potentially reinforces the tendency toward FOMO. This study employed a quantitative approach with a correlational predictive design. The research participants consisted of 117 Generation Z individuals residing in Jabodetabek who used social media for at least one hour per day and had purchased blind boxes within the last year. Data were collected using the Social Media Use Integration Scale (SMUIS) by Jenkins-Guarnieri et al. (2013) (α=0.840), the FOMO Scale by Zhang et al. (2020) (α=0.977), and the Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS) by Ferrari et al. (2009) (α=0.967). The data were analyzed using Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The results indicate that self-control moderates the relationship between social media use and FOMO (p=0.017; ∆R²=0.010), where individuals with low self-control tend to experience higher FOMO. These findings affirm the importance of self-control in helping Generation Z adaptively manage digital social pressures in the social media era.
Co-Authors , Nivia Afrina Sari Agnestiara, Asrianti Clara Agustina Agustinus Purna Irawan Angela, Lisa Anggarina, Paula Tjatoerwidya Aqila, Nyimas Anastasia Astuti, Miguna Audy, Ervina AULIA, SULTHAN AZFA Bahiyah, Siti Basaria, Debora Basel, Wiwin Charolina Putri BEATITUDO, EWALDUS SENARAI Bellarmino, Edward Bernadin Dwi M Celine Vandea A. Tumundo Claudes, Juniven Daeli, Griselda Artha Dany Setiawan Devotyasto, Mario Edbert, Bruce Efna, Nayra Fitrianita Ettah, Nurul Aini Adinda Febriani, Oki Kartika FIDELIS E. WARUWU Frederik, Kimberly Hambalie, Hertha Christabelle I Wayan Sukania Idulfilastri, Rita Markus Ivanka, Risa Juselda Kimberley Kimberley Kirana, Liuciana Handoyo Lathifah, Shavina Lau, Andy Lavinsky, Saskia Marat, Samsunuwiyati Mei Ie Meylisa Permata Sari Mulya, Marsya Diva Nababan, Fidiyah Anggini O. Naomi Soetikno, Naomi Natalie Nivia Noviyanto Noviyanto, Noviyanto Oktariana, Putri Pamela Hendra Heng Paula Jessica C. Sibi Paula, Veronica Putri, Dhita Widya REZA FAHLEVI Riana Sahrani Samuel Adhi Santana, Kelly Santoso, Alexander Halim Saputra, Mikhael Adam Saputri, Marselina Saputro, Bayu Eko Saraswati, Kiky Dwi Hapsari Sari, Meylisa Permata Satyanegara, William Gilbert Setiawan, Dan Setiawan, Fiona Valencia Sikumbang, Laila Husna Simanjuntak, Jesica Febiani Sri Tiatri Sri Tiatri Suros, Angel Sharon Tasdin, Willy Tiarti, Sri Tiofanny, Joselyn Utomo, Mochamad Hammam Tegar Valentina, Eveline Valentine, Raissa Vivi Sutanto Wardani, Ni Putu Saraswati Warsito, Jonathan Hadi Widyastuti, Philomena Esti Wijaya, Bryan Anna Yohanes Budiarto Yohanes Firmansyah Yusuf, Dania Zamralita, Zamralita