Social Media Addiction, Loneliness, and Fear of Missing Out: A Meta-Analysis and Directions for Future Research

The meta-analysis demonstrated a significant, positive, and moderate relationship between SMA and loneliness. Additionally, a significant, positive, and strong association was identified between FOMO and SMA.

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Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology
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2025-10-31
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https://doi.org/10.5152/pcp.2025.251152
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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Abstract

The meta-analysis demonstrated a significant, positive, and moderate relationship between SMA and loneliness. Additionally, a significant, positive, and strong association was identified between FOMO and SMA.

Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology
Krirk University (TH), İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi (TR), Istanbul University (TR)
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