Self-Quiz: Test Your Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

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Select a number on a scale from 1 strongly disagree to 5 strongly agree

For each of the seven statements below select the number that best describes how you feel on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means “Strongly disagree” and 5 means “Strongly agree.” Please note that your score for this activity will not be recorded unless your instructor has assigned the activity.

Note: This Self-Quiz uses information from the “Fear of Missing Out Scale” in Przybylski, Murayama, DeHaan, & Gladwell (2013).

Statement 1

I worry that my friends are having more fun than me.

Statement 2

I often wonder what my friends are doing.

Statement 3

I frequently check my devices to see what others are doing.

Statement 4

I am bothered if I miss out on an opportunity to have fun.

Statement 5

I check my devices while I am in class to see what my friends are doing.

Statement 6

I spend a lot of time keeping up on what my friends do.

Statement 7

I feel bad if I don’t know what my friends are up to.