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Me, Myself, and I: Self-Centeredness, FOMO, and Social Media Use

The present research investigates the relationship between self-centeredness and social media use and suggests that fear of missing out (FOMO) is a key mechanism underlying this relationship. Three studies were conducted to test these relationships, including a survey (Study 1, n = 199 U.S. adults)...

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Published in:Canadian journal of behavioural science 2024-10, Vol.56 (4), p.345-353
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