The FoMO Phenomenon: The Young Adults’ Struggle with Self-Esteem and Rejection Sensitivity

The sample of the study consists of 190 young adults from three major Indian cities. The sample was chosen with the help of purposive sampling keeping in mind the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study. The survey was conducted with the help of Google forms using three scales: Fear of Missing Out Scale, Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Prior consent was received from all the participants. The study was conducted after receiving ethics clearance from the Ethics Board of the University.