Having FOMO? Study says it’s not just about missing out on fun; it's about...

FOMO has turned out to be one of the words we use the most. However, a recent study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology states that it's not just about missing out on things that are fun; its more than that. The study observed that the participants experienced most FOMO when they missed events consisting of their close friends and loved ones. Study author Jacqueline R. Rifkin, an assistant professor of marketing at SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University, told PsyPost, “I was surprised to see that people can feel a good bit of FOMO for missed events that are not enjoyable—like a funeral, consoling a sad friend, or a hectic initiation ceremony. For me, this really hammered home the point that FOMO is really not about the fun that we’re missing—it’s those intangible connections people build when they spend time together, which absolutely includes bonding over something sad or emotional.” Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.