Effect of SNS addiction on prosocial behavior: mediation effect of fear of missing out

This study provides strategies for effectively preventing social networking sites addiction in real-world settings and mitigating its negative impact on individuals' physical and mental health. It suggests interventions at four levels-individual, school, society, and government-to enhance basic psychological need satisfaction, thereby improving prosocial behavior and facilitating the promotion of interpersonal interactions and the equitable, harmonious development of society.