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Adolescent Screen Time Associated with Risk Factor of Fear of Missing Out During Pandemic COVID-19.
Amran, Muhammad Syawal; Jamaluddin, Khairul Azhar.
  • Amran MS; Faculty of Education, Centre of Research in Teaching and Learning, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia.
  • Jamaluddin KA; Faculty of Education, Centre of Education Leadership and Policy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia.
Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw ; 25(6): 398-403, 2022 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1901027
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The use of digital technology for educational and recreational purposes among adolescents has drastically increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the prolonged isolation and excessive screen time of the social media platforms might lead to mental health issues, particularly the fear of missing out (FOMO). Thus, this study is aimed at exploring the adolescent's screen time and its contribution to FOMO. This study employed a qualitative method using semi-structured interviews with 30 selected adolescents. The data were collected during the third peak of the pandemic period in Malaysia, between the 11th of April 2021 and the 1st of July 2021. The results revealed that there were four issues related to the FOMO loneliness, life satisfaction, self-disclosures, and social comparison. In short, self-regulation and awareness on the effects of long screen time need to be instilled among the adolescents during the pandemic. Also, it is pivotal to address the psychological needs, such as healthy social interactions in ensuring the adolescents are not inclined toward FOMO.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Humans Language: English Journal: Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw Journal subject: Behavioral Sciences / Psychology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cyber.2021.0308

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Humans Language: English Journal: Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw Journal subject: Behavioral Sciences / Psychology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cyber.2021.0308