Staying Informed or Staying Worried: The Relationship Between FoMO, Social Media Use, and Financial Anxiety During Inflation

This study assess the relationship between Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), social media use, and financial anxiety among Pakistani university students during an inflationary period, specifically examining the mediating role of social media use. Rising inflation has increased financial stress among students, while social media exposure may intensify concerns about lifestyle comparisons and economic…