A Correlational Study of Fear of Missing Out, Self-Esteem, and Attachment Styles

Authors

  • Monika Author
  • Manju Author

Keywords:

Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), attachment style, self-esteem

Abstract

Objective - The primary purpose of the study is to assess the relationships between Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), Self-esteem, and attachment style among youth.

Method - An online survey was used to gather information from 103 participants, whose ages ranged from 18 to 25 (mean age: 20.67). FOMO scale, Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, and Adult Attachment Scale were used to gather information from participants.

Results – The results showed a significant negative correlation between FOMO and self-esteem (r = -0.537, p < .01), and a significant positive correlation between FOMO and anxious attachment (r = 0.544, p < .01). Self-esteem was also negatively correlated with anxious attachment (r = -0.373, p < .01). These findings indicate meaningful associations among FOMO, self-esteem, and anxious attachment.

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Author Biographies

  • Monika

    Research Scholar

  • Manju

    Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana (India) 

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Published

12-09-2026

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 2 (2025)

Section

Research Articles

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A Correlational Study of Fear of Missing Out, Self-Esteem, and Attachment Styles . (2026). Indian Journal of Psychological Science, 20(2). https://www.napsyjournal.com/index.php/ijps/article/view/325

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