I don't want to miss a thing: Psychometric properties of the FoMO Scale and its mental health correlates in Indian Adolescents.

IF 1 Q4 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Pub Date : 2026-03-18 DOI:10.2989/17280583.2026.2636281

Nisha Phakey, Karishma Godara, Krishan Kumar Pandey, Ashutosh Kumar

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Abstract

Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) is a widespread apprehension that arises when people believe that others are engaging in enjoyable activities without their presence. The FoMO scale has been widely used, but confirmatory factor analysis is needed to validate its structure.

This study aims to analyse the psychometric properties of the FoMO scale among Indian adolescents and explore its mental health correlates.

The sample consisted of 708 adolescents aged 13 to 19 years. Both Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were conducted to evaluate the factor structure of the FoMO scale. Additionally, the study assessed psychological correlates using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress scale and the Satisfaction with Life Scale.

EFA revealed three factors: societal connectivity, social discomfort, and self-perception. CFA confirmed this structure with acceptable goodness-of-fit indices. The scale showed good reliability and validity. Although the correlations with psychological variables were not statistically significant, they do contribute to the contextual understanding of the broader psychological landscape of FoMO.

The study confirms the three-factor model of the FoMO scale among Indian adolescents, emphasising cultural differences in the experience and measurement approaches towards FoMO. This research reiterates the need for culturally sensitive adaptations of psychometric tools and provides preliminary insights into the psychological correlates of FoMO. Further, there is a need for interventions that address the social-emotional dimensions of digital engagement among youth.

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我不想错过任何一件事：FoMO量表的心理测量特性及其与印度青少年心理健康的相关性。

错失恐惧症（Fear of Missing Out，简称FoMO）是一种普遍存在的恐惧，当人们认为别人在自己不在场的情况下参与愉快的活动时，就会出现这种恐惧。FoMO量表已被广泛使用，但其结构需要验证性因子分析来验证。本研究旨在分析印度青少年FoMO量表的心理测量特征，并探讨其心理健康相关因素。样本包括708名13至19岁的青少年。采用探索性因子分析（EFA）和验证性因子分析（CFA）对FoMO量表的因子结构进行评价。此外，该研究还使用抑郁、焦虑和压力量表以及生活满意度量表评估了心理相关因素。全民教育揭示了三个因素：社会连通性、社会不适和自我认知。CFA用可接受的拟合优度指数证实了这种结构。量表具有良好的信效度。虽然与心理变量的相关性在统计上并不显著，但它们确实有助于对FoMO更广泛的心理景观的上下文理解。本研究证实了印度青少年FoMO量表的三因素模型，强调了文化差异对FoMO的体验和测量方法。这项研究重申了对文化敏感的心理测量工具适应性的需求，并为FoMO的心理相关性提供了初步的见解。此外，有必要采取干预措施，解决青年数字参与的社会情感层面问题。

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Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health publishes papers that contribute to improving the mental health of children and adolescents, especially those in Africa. Papers from all disciplines are welcome. It covers subjects such as epidemiology, mental health prevention and promotion, psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, policy and risk behaviour. The journal contains review articles, original research (including brief reports), clinical papers in a "Clinical perspectives" section and book reviews. The Journal is published in association with the South African Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (SAACAPAP).