Do You Experience FOMO When You Unplug?
Many parents in modern society may complain about their teenager’s addiction to their phones. Teens may spend time on their phones in search of relaxation or communication. One aspect of social media and phone usage that is less explored lies in the acronym FOMO which stands for “fear of missing out”. While teenagers may post on their social media accounts to update their friends on their lives, they also use social media as a way of staying in touch with society. The drastic generational shift from quality time spent together to online platforms has created a phenomenon of fear when unplugged from technology. Many teenagers in 2023 have likely heard their parents say something along the lines of “when I was your age, we didn’t have cell phones and had to actually go outside” at some point in their lives. Many teenagers may opt to FaceTime or text their friends rather than see them in person, which many parents may not understand simply because that option was not avail...