View in EDS

The effect of using social media and fear of missing out on emotional wellbeing in children in the digital age.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Title: The effect of using social media and fear of missing out on emotional wellbeing in children in the digital age.
Authors: Mujazi1 mujazi@esaunggul.ac.id, Fadli, Muhammad Rijal1, Rosyid, Ainur1, Hapudin, Muhammad Soleh1, Rosidi, Moh. Imron2, Afwan, Bahtiar3
Source: Journal of Education & Learning (EduLearn). May2025, Vol. 19 Issue 2, p900-908. 9p.
Subject Terms: *Social media, *School children, Digital technology, Structural equation modeling
Geographic Terms: Jakarta (Indonesia)
Abstract: In today's digital age, social media (SM) offers convenient access to information, social connections, and various content. Nonetheless, the utilization of SM and the fear of missing out (FOMO) phenomenon profoundly influence children's emotional wellbeing (EW). This study seeks to investigate the impact of SM usage and FOMO on children's EW in the digital era. Employing a quantitative approach, the research involves elementary school students in Jakarta, Indonesia. Cluster sampling was utilized to select a sample of 265 students. Data collection was conducted through a questionnaire designed to capture relevant variables. Analysis was performed using structural equation modeling (SEM) facilitated by the SMART-PLS 3.0 software. Findings revealed a significant significance value of 0.000 (0.000 < 0.05), indicating that SM usage and FOMO have a positive and noteworthy effect on children's EW in the digital era. This study offers valuable insights for parents, educators, and child psychologists regarding the influence of SM on children's EW, thereby facilitating the formulation of more effective educational guidelines and strategies to assist children in managing their EW in the digital era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Copyright of Journal of Education & Learning (EduLearn) is the property of Journal of Education & Learning (EduLearn) and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
Database: Education Research Complete
Description
Abstract:In today's digital age, social media (SM) offers convenient access to information, social connections, and various content. Nonetheless, the utilization of SM and the fear of missing out (FOMO) phenomenon profoundly influence children's emotional wellbeing (EW). This study seeks to investigate the impact of SM usage and FOMO on children's EW in the digital era. Employing a quantitative approach, the research involves elementary school students in Jakarta, Indonesia. Cluster sampling was utilized to select a sample of 265 students. Data collection was conducted through a questionnaire designed to capture relevant variables. Analysis was performed using structural equation modeling (SEM) facilitated by the SMART-PLS 3.0 software. Findings revealed a significant significance value of 0.000 (0.000 < 0.05), indicating that SM usage and FOMO have a positive and noteworthy effect on children's EW in the digital era. This study offers valuable insights for parents, educators, and child psychologists regarding the influence of SM on children's EW, thereby facilitating the formulation of more effective educational guidelines and strategies to assist children in managing their EW in the digital era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:20899823
DOI:10.11591/edulearn.v19i2.21862