The term "FOBO" was coined at the same time as "FOMO," but fewer people are familiar with this potent force.

According to research from Semmelweis University, not only personality traits contribute to problematic smartphone use, but weak self-control and a strong fear of missing out (FOMO) on social events ...

The world is an exciting place for a baby and sometimes they don't want to miss out on a single moment. However, this can be a little inconvenient for parents when it's time for bed. Enter the "FOMO ...

Are you worried that your adolescent and young adult children's eyes are constantly staring at their phones, scrolling endlessly through images of their friends? Do your children get anxious and upset ...

Imagine you've planned the trip of a lifetime for your animal-loving family: a cruise to Antarctica with the unique opportunity to view penguins, whales and other rare wildlife. Your adventure-loving ...

Imagine you’ve planned the trip of a lifetime for your animal-loving family: a cruise to Antarctica with the unique opportunity to view penguins, whales and other rare wildlife. Your adventure-loving ...

It happens to everyone. You’ve been invited to go out for dinner and drinks with co-workers (the fun co-workers, not the annoying ones). But instead, you decide to stay back at the office to put in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The "affliction of abundance" can cause big problems. Westend61 via Getty Images The concept of FOMO is widely known these days.

Jacqueline Rifkin received grant funding support for this project from the Marketing Science Institute (MSI). Barbara Kahn received funding from the Marketing Science Institute (MSI) and research ...