Fear of Missing Out Quiz

How much do you suffer from FoMO? Take the test!

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FoMO – the “fear of missing out” – is a relatively new concept where people are concerned that others may be having more fun and rewarding experiences than them. It is characterised as the desire to stay continually connected with what others are doing.

Please complete the questions below and the quiz will calculate your personal level of FoMO.

Please reflect on how you used social media (e.g. Facebook or Twitter) in last week and respond to the following items. *This question is required.

How often did you use social media when eating supper? *This question is required
How often did you use social media when eating lunch? *This question is required
How often did you use social media in the 15 minutes after you wake up? *This question is required
How often did you use social media when eating breakfast? *This question is required
How often did you use social media in the 15 minutes before you go to sleep? *This question is required

Below is a collection of statements about your everyday experience. Using the scale provided please indicate how true each statement is for you given your general experiences. Please answer according to what really reflects your experience rather than what you think your experience should be. Please treat each item separately from every other item. *This question is required.

Below is a collection of statements about your everyday experience. Using the scale provided please indicate how true each statement is for you given your general experiences. Please answer according to what really reflects your experience rather than what you think your experience should be. Please treat each item separately from every other item. *This question is required.	Not at all true of me	Slightly true of me	Moderately true of me	Very true of me	Extremely true of me
When I have a good time it is important for me to share the details online (e.g. updating status). *This question is required	Not at all true of me	Slightly true of me	Moderately true of me	Very true of me	Extremely true of me
When I go on vacation, I continue to keep tabs on what my friends are doing. *This question is required	Not at all true of me	Slightly true of me	Moderately true of me	Very true of me	Extremely true of me
It bothers me when I miss an opportunity to meet up with friends. *This question is required	Not at all true of me	Slightly true of me	Moderately true of me	Very true of me	Extremely true of me
Sometimes, I wonder if I spend too much time keeping up with what is going on. *This question is required	Not at all true of me	Slightly true of me	Moderately true of me	Very true of me	Extremely true of me
I fear my friends have more rewarding experiences than me. *This question is required	Not at all true of me	Slightly true of me	Moderately true of me	Very true of me	Extremely true of me
Below is a collection of statements about your everyday experience. Using the scale provided please indicate how true each statement is for you given your general experiences. Please answer according to what really reflects your experience rather than what you think your experience should be. Please treat each item separately from every other item. *This question is required.	Not at all true of me	Slightly true of me	Moderately true of me	Very true of me	Extremely true of me
I get anxious when I don't know what my friends are up to. *This question is required	Not at all true of me	Slightly true of me	Moderately true of me	Very true of me	Extremely true of me
I fear others have more rewarding experiences than me. *This question is required	Not at all true of me	Slightly true of me	Moderately true of me	Very true of me	Extremely true of me
When I miss out on a planned get-together it bothers me. *This question is required	Not at all true of me	Slightly true of me	Moderately true of me	Very true of me	Extremely true of me
I get worried when I find out my friends are having fun without me. *This question is required	Not at all true of me	Slightly true of me	Moderately true of me	Very true of me	Extremely true of me
It is important that I understand my friends "in jokes". *This question is required	Not at all true of me	Slightly true of me	Moderately true of me	Very true of me	Extremely true of me

Which of the following social networking sites do you use? (check all that apply)

Twitter
Weibo
Instagram
Pintrest