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FOMO Quiz (Fear of Missing Out)

By Psych Central Staff
~ 2 min to take

Instructions: This quiz is designed to help give you some idea about whether you may have a problem with the fear of missing out (FOMO). For each item, indicate how much you agree or disagree with the statement. This takes most people about a minute to complete. Take your time and answer truthfully for the most accurate results.

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I am a year old / /

1. I sometimes wonder if I’m spending too much time keeping up with what is going on.




2. When I go on vacation or take a trip, I like to keep tabs on what my friends are doing back home.




3. I fear that my friends have more rewarding experiences in their lives than me.




4. When I miss out on a planned get-together, it bothers me.




5. I fear others are having more rewarding experiences than me.




6. It bothers me when I miss an opportunity to meet up with friends.




7. I get worried when I find out that my friends are having fun without me.




8. I get anxious or nervous when I don’t know what my friends are up to.




9. It’s important that I understand my friends’ “in jokes.”




10. When I’m having a good time it’s important for me to share the details online (such as updating my status on Facebook or posting a photo on Instagram).





 

 


Based upon the work of Przybyzlski and colleagues (2013). All rights reserved. For personal, educational or research use only; other use may be prohibited by law.

 

 

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Psych Central quizzes were developed by Dr. John M. Grohol, Psy.D. in conjunction with other psychological researchers, based upon scientific studies or the official diagnostic criteria for a disorder. Learn more about how we develop our psychological tests.

APA Reference
Psych Central. (2017). FOMO Quiz (Fear of Missing Out). Psych Central. Retrieved on June 19, 2018, from https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/fomo-quiz/

 

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Last updated: 18 Dec 2017
Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 18 Dec 2017
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