Peningkatan Kontrol Diri untuk Mengatasi FOMO di Era Media Sosial Melalui Layanan Konseling Multibudaya

Abstract

Fear of missing out (FOMO) is a phenomenon in which an individual is frightened when another person has a pleasant experience but cannot be directly involved, so that the individual attempts to stay connected to another person through social media. Social media, such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter, this platform serves as the main platform where FOMO develops. This phenomenon is exacerbated by exposure to social media content that displays the lives of others ideally and selectively. As a result, individuals who experience FOMO tend to compare themselves with others and feel dissatisfied with their lives. The impact of FOMO transcends emotional aspects and can affect mental well-being and everyday behavior. One of the factors that can trigger FOMO is the amount of information stimulus available. Meanwhile, strategies that can be implemented to overcome FOMO in the social media era include setting time limits for social media use, turning attention to more productive activities. With good self-control, a person can be wiser at choosing the content they consume and managing their time, so that they are not entangled in the urge to continue to connect with the virtual world