Journal of Social And Economics Research
Vol 8 No 2 (2026): JSER, December 2026

FEAR OF MISSING OUT (FOMO) AND IMPULSIVE BUYING IN THE TIKTOK ECOSYSTEM: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW FROM A SHARIA ECONOMICS PERSPECTIVE

Eka Julia Indah Nur Safitri (Universitas Sunan Giri Surabaya, Indonesia)
Didit Darmawan (Universitas Sunan Giri Surabaya, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Oct 2026

Abstract

The integration of entertainment, social interaction, and commerce on TikTok has created a digital environment in which consumers are continuously exposed to trends, influencers, limited-time promotions, and instant purchasing facilities. This study systematically synthesizes evidence on Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and impulsive buying within TikTok and related live-social commerce environments and evaluates the phenomenon from an Islamic economics perspective. A Systematic Literature Review was conducted using 26 verified empirical studies, supported by methodological and Islamic consumption literature. The synthesis demonstrates that FOMO is consistently associated with impulsive buying, either as a direct predictor, a mediator linking scarcity, discounts, influencers, and streamer-related stimuli to purchases, or a moderator strengthening value-driven purchase urges. Parasocial interaction, social presence, hedonic motivation, trust, electronic word-of-mouth, payment convenience, and self-control further shape the process. From an Islamic economics perspective, spontaneous purchasing is not inherently prohibited. Ethical concerns emerge when FOMO-driven consumption becomes excessive, wasteful, financially irresponsible, or detached from genuine utility. Maslahah, qana'ah, wasathiyah, self-control, and the avoidance of israf and tabdzir provide a normative framework for responsible digital consumption and ethical affiliate marketing.

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Abbrev

JSER

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Subject

Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Social and Economics Research (JSER) is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on critical studies of social and economic research. Investigated the dynamics of teaching and learning of social education, and social and economic problems in society at the primary, senior, and high education ...