How do digital technologies shape our psychological well-being? Our research examines the relationships between social media use, digital technologies, and mental well-being, including stress, anxiety, trauma, social comparison, and quality of life. This line of research explores the psychological mechanisms underlying Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and Joy of Missing Out (JoMO), the impact of digital media exposure during times of crisis, and the factors that promote healthier, more balanced, and psychologically beneficial digital lives.

Recent publications:

Sharenting Through the Lens of FoMO, JoMO, and Social Comparison

The Different Dimensions of FoMO

The “Here and Now” Effect: The Relationship of FoMO and JoMO with Mental Well-Being

What Happens to Our FoMO and JoMO When Social Media Goes Down?

A JoMO comic inspired by my interview in The Washington Post