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Abstract
Recently, there has been growing interest in how individual differences in FOMO affect personal and individual outcomes. However, there is a lack of understanding regarding the impact of FOMO in the workplace. The current study examined whether individual differences in fear of missing out (FOMO) affect employee job performance. This was accomplished by investigating the mediating role of burnout and social media engagement (SME). Furthermore, we also examined whether amotivation moderates the mediation process. Data were gathered from 214 Israeli employees by using the following scales: Fear of Missing Out (FOMOs), Burnout, Social Media Engagement (SME), Multidimensional Work Motivation (MWMS), and Job Performance. The results indicated that individual differences in FOMO are associated with relatively low levels of job performance. The relationship is mediated by burnout but not by SME. Amotivation was found to moderate the mediation effect of burnout. Interpretation of these results and practical implications are discussed.
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Jacob Fridchay
Jacob Fridchay is a psychologist, graduate of the Organizational and Vocational Psychology for Graduate Students at the Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University.
Abira Reizer
Abira Reizer is a senior faculty member and Area Head of Organizational and Vocational Psychology in the graduate program at the Department of Behavioral Sciences, Ariel University. She is a licensed organizational psychologist specializing in organizational consulting and development. Her research focuses on the role of interpersonal relationships, personality processes (such as attachment and caregiving), and employee motivation for enhancing employee well-being and organizational functioning.