The Effect of Fear of Missing Out (Fomo) On Tiktok Social Media Addiction Among Students

Abstract

TikTok delivers short-duration videos that are personalized based on user interest algorithms, thereby positioning the platform as an appropriate medium when individuals seek entertainment. The lifestyles of adolescents are particularly susceptible to influence, often resulting in feelings of anxiety when they are unable to access TikTok. This form of anxiety is referred to as the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). FOMO can potentially lead to addictive behavior, wherein users develop an obsession to continuously engage with TikTok in order to remain connected with others. FOMO is a concept within the domain of social sciences, specifically within the field of social psychology, which examines individual behavior in social contexts. This study employed a quantitative approach utilizing a correlational method. The research was conducted at SMP Negeri 3 Lembang with a sample of 313 students from grades VII, VIII, and IX. The data collection technique involved the administration of questionnaires. The objectives of this study are as follows: (1) to identify the level of FOMO, (2) to determine the level of TikTok addiction, (3) to examine the influence of FOMO on TikTok addiction, and (4) to analyze the relationship between FOMO and TikTok addiction among students at SMP Negeri 3 Lembang. The data analysis techniques employed in this study include linearity testing, correlation testing, and simple linear regression analysis. The results of the study indicate that there is a strong correlation between FOMO and TikTok addiction.