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Fear of Missing Out Scale (FoMOs)

Fear of Missing Out Scale (FoMOs) Test

Understand how strongly you worry about missing out in just 2 minutes. This 10 question check gives a clear snapshot to guide healthier social media habits and reduce stress.

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October 2, 2025

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example score

3/5

Fear of Missing Out Scale (10 Items) (FoMOSI)

Measures the degree of anxiety and concern about missing out on events, information, or opportunities in one’s social environment.

Low FoMO

Moderate FoMO

High FoMO

1 – 2.3: Low FoMO | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate FoMO | 3.7 – 5: High FoMO

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate FoMO range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme tendency to worry about missing out on social experiences or updates.

example score

2/5

Fear of Missing Out on Social Opportunities (FoMOoSO)

Measures anxiety about missing social events, contacts, or important interactions in one’s social environment.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 2 suggests a low level of worry about missing social opportunities, with generally limited concern about being left out.

example score

3/5

Fear of Missing Out on Pleasure (FoMOoP)

Measures how strongly a person worries about missing enjoyable or interesting events and opportunities in their social environment.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2.3: Low | 2.4 – 3.6: Moderate | 3.7 – 5: High

A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of concern about missing out on potentially rewarding or interesting experiences.

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3/5

Fear of Missing Out (6 Items) (FoMOI)

Measures how strongly a person tends to feel anxious about missing potentially interesting or important events and opportunities in their social environment.

Low FoMO

Moderate FoMO

High FoMO

1 – 2.4: Low FoMO | 2.5 – 3.6: Moderate FoMO | 3.7 – 5: High FoMO

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate FoMO range, suggesting a noticeable but not pronounced tendency to worry about missing out and to monitor what others are doing.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Heavy social feed users

41%OF USERS

People who frequently check what others are doing and feel uneasy when they can’t keep up with updates and plans.

Students and young professionals

34%OF USERS

Those navigating friendships, events, and career opportunities who worry they’re falling behind or missing key moments.

Stress and burnout risk group

25%OF USERS

People noticing anxiety, distraction, or sleep disruption from constantly comparing their life to others and fearing missed opportunities.

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Fear of Missing Out Scale (10) (FoMOS()

Average

3.2

Normal range

2.7 — 3.8

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Fear of missed social opportunities (Fomso)

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2.3

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1.8 — 2.9

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Fear of Missing Out (FoMO)

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2.1

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1.6 — 2.6

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Fear of Missing Out Scale (6) (FoMOS()

Average

3.2

Normal range

2.7 — 3.7

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures worry or anxiety about missing rewarding events, social experiences, or opportunities. It also reflects how strongly attention is pulled toward what others may be doing.

How long does it take to complete?

Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. The questionnaire contains 10 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the response that best matches typical feelings or behavior rather than a single unusual day. Answer all items using the same response scale.

How are results interpreted?

Higher scores indicate greater concern about missing out and stronger monitoring-related anxiety. Scores are best interpreted as a screening indicator and in context of other information.

Is there a shorter version of the questionnaire?

A 6-item version is available and uses a two-factor structure. Both forms can be used depending on the purpose and reporting needs.

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Fear of Missing Out Scale (FoMOs) Test - Symptoms and Signs

cyberpsychology social networks

This self-report measure assesses anxiety and preoccupation related to the perception that others may be having rewarding experiences without one’s participation. The Fear of Missing Out Scale (FoMOs) was developed by Andrew K. Przybylski to quantify individual differences in fear of missing out and related social concerns.

The instrument consists of 10 items and typically requires about 2 minutes to complete. Responses are summed to yield an overall index of fear of missing out severity, which may be used in clinical screening, treatment planning, or research contexts where technology use and social comparison are relevant. The Fear of Missing Out Scale (FoMOs) is not diagnostic on its own and should be interpreted alongside clinical interview data and other validated measures.

Author: Andrew K. Przybylski

Literature: Elhai, J. D., Levine, J. C., Dvorak, R. D., & Hall, B. J. Fear of missing out, need for touch, anxiety and depression are related to problematic smartphone use. Computers in Human Behavior. 2016.; Przybylski, A. K., Murayama, K., DeHaan, C. R., & Gladwell, V. Motivational, emotional, and behavioral correlates of fear of missing out. Computers in Human Behavior. 2013.

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