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Fear of missing out is a type of motivation that is described as a drive not to miss current or future opportunities. This is associated with a fear of missing chances for social status, competitive advantage, financial opportunities, rewarding experiences or information. Fear of missing out is considered a common and strong form of motivation that can explain a wide range of human behaviors. The following are a few examples.
InvestingFear of missing out can explain investors piling into an investment that has recently gone up in value. Social InteractionIndividuals with a strong fear of missing out may be unusually social. For example, they may rarely stay home. It is also associated with high use of social media.Trend FollowingFear of missing out may drive individuals to closely follow trends in ideas, technology, fashion and other areas.
MarketingBusinesses may create artificial shortages at a new product launch in an attempt to trigger a fear of missing out amongst customers.|
Type | | Definition (1) | Motivation driven by fear of missing current or future opportunities. | Definition (2) | A sense that life is passing you by. | Value | Fear of missing out is often presented as a negative thing. However, as with any motivation it can help individuals to achieve things and feel a strong sense of drive. | Risks | Fear of missing out can result in excessive or compulsive behavior and poor decisions. | Also Known As | FOMO | Related Concepts | |
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