Investigating the Link Between FoMO and Netlessphobia in Students

  • Lira Erwinda 
    Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Bina Bangsa, Serang, Banten
    Indonesia
  • Intan Putri Aulia
    Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Bina Bangsa, Serang, Banten
    Indonesia
  • Sisilia Maudy Azzahra
    Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Bina Bangsa, Serang, Banten
    Indonesia
  • Rina Sakinah
    Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Bina Bangsa, Serang, Banten
    Indonesia
  • Anis Nur Padillah
    Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Bina Bangsa, Serang, Banten
    Indonesia
  • Aisyah Suci Maharani
    Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Bina Bangsa, Serang, Banten
    Indonesia
  • Jaya Purnama
    Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Bina Bangsa, Serang, Banten
    Indonesia
  • Wulandari Askoriah
    Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Bina Bangsa, Serang, Banten
    Indonesia
  • Putri Nahwati
    Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Bina Bangsa, Serang, Banten
    Indonesia
  • Rosada Rosada
    Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Indraprasta PGRI, Jakarta
    Indonesia

Abstract

The internet is an integral part of modern life, facilitating access to information, work, research and social interaction through social media. Its existence is very relevant in this digital era. The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between fear of missing out and netlessness in 10th grade students at SMK East Jakarta 1. The research method used is a quantitative method, with Pearson correlation analysis. The population in this study was 136 students, with the sampling technique using random sampling technique so that a sample of 102 students was obtained. The research instruments used were the fear of missing out and netlessness phobia scales. The results of the study show that there is a significant relationship between fear of missing out and nettlephobia. The relationship between the two variables fear of missing out and netlessphobia has a positive relationship, meaning that the higher the fear of missing out in students, the higher the netlessphobia. Another implication of this research is the important role of schools and society in understanding and overcoming the impact of FOMO and Netlessphobia on students. This research also highlights the need for parents' role in providing healthy guidance regarding internet and social media.

Keywords
  • Fear of Missing out (FoMO)
  • Netlessphobia
  • Internet
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