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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

More Money With a Flop? What Bubbles Teach Us About Timing

Economic bubbles arise from psychological drivers—early-mover fantasies, availability bias, and FOMO—that can misalign capital and enthusiasm despite transformational technologies.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

FOMO, Impulse Buys and the Summer Spending Hangover

Between last-minute weekend trips, fun dinners and the endless scroll of friends' social media highlight reels, it's easy to find ourselves swept into a season of "yes." Yes to the concert. Yes to the extra round. Yes to that shirt we didn't know we "needed" until five minutes ago. By fall, the glow starts to fade, and the bills start to arrive.
Psychology
fromLogRocket Blog
2 months ago

What scarcity taught me about designing for attention - LogRocket Blog

Scarcity design intentionally restricts availability or access to enhance user perception and navigation, creating valuable product experiences that drive growth and loyalty.
Mobile UX
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A good deal or a good deal of waste? How to be more conscious about your consumption during sales periods

Sales events often leverage FOMO to encourage impulse buying, leading to regret and clutter later.
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

This photobook scavenges archival materials for the FOMO generation

In the greys between feelings, making and discovery.
Photography
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The FoMO Trap Linked to Overindulgent Parenting

Fear of missing out (FoMO) leads individuals to feel anxious about their lives compared to others, particularly influenced by social media.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
3 months ago

How social media influencers impact FOMO in young consumers

Younger consumers' FOMO negatively impacts their well-being, but strong connections to social media influencers can enhance it.
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

FOMO Has "Infected" Many Modern Games, Remedy Says

The game is made by middle-aged dads for middle-aged dads, emphasizing ease of access and fun without the extensive time commitment typical in many modern games.
Video games
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Travelers Are Sharing The Tourist Activity They Did Out Of FOMO - And Then Immediately Regretted

I somehow ended up agreeing to include the Monkey Temple in my itinerary, even though I'm deathly afraid of monkeys. I was anxious the whole time.
Travel
London
fromBored Panda
4 months ago

"NYE At Times Square": Tourists Instantly Regretted These 31 Activities They Did Out Of FOMO

Travel and tourism surged post-COVID, but many visitors fell for tourist traps amplified by social media.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Does FOMO Sabotage Your Eating Goals?

Overindulging as a consequence of following the crowd in social situations is extremely common. It can be a person's nemesis when it comes to wanting to stick to a healthy diet.
Mental health
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