Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and Burnout: exploring the relationship between them and the roles of remote working, quantitative workload and self-efficacy

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the possible relationship between workplace Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and burnout. Furthermore, the role of workplace FOMO in the relationships between remote working, quantitative workload and burnout was investigated. In addition, the role of self-efficacy in the relationship between workplace FOMO and burnout was tested. The research involved 162 employees from different countries. The results of the investigation confirmed the positive relationship between workplace FOMO and burnout. Contrary to what was expected, the indirect effect of remote working to burnout through workplace FOMO was not confirmed. Nevertheless, the indirect effect of quantitative workload to burnout through workplace FOMO was supported. Finally, according to the results, the moderating role of self-efficacy to the relationship between workplace FOMO and burnout was not confirmed for the hypothesized direction, indicating a positive moderation effect instead of a negative. These findings contribute to the existing literature on the relationship between workplace FOMO and burnout, and further enhance the understanding of the influence of quantitative workload and self-efficacy on this relationship.