Humanitas: Indonesian Psychological Journal
Volume 21 (1) 2024

Fear of missing out (FoMO) and internet addiction among adolescence: The moderation effect of gender differences

Martaria Rizky Rinaldi (Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Feb 2024

Abstract

The use of the internet and its impact on adolescents is an increasingly important topic in the current digital era. This study explores the moderating role of gender in the relationship between Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and internet addiction among adolescents in Indonesia. Data were collected through an online survey involving 169 participants. The scales used were the Internet Addiction Scale and the FoMO Scale. Statistical analysis employed moderation analysis using Jamovi. The results showed that FoMO significantly influences internet addiction, and there are gender differences in the level of internet addiction. However, the study also found that gender did not significantly moderate the relationship between FoMO and internet addiction. This implies that FoMO and gender independently contribute to internet addiction, emphasizing their distinctive roles in shaping online behaviors. The study underscores the importance of considering both factors in designing effective prevention and intervention strategies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Humanitas

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Health Professions Social Sciences Other

Description

Focus and Scope HUMANITAS: Indonesian Psychological Journal is a journal that contains articles from both quantitative and qualitative research related to the recent issues on the field of Psychology that emphasize the novelty and originality of studies, including of: 1. Islamic Psychology Topics: ...