As the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging adults, who were forced to adapt and navigate the uncertain waters, faced unprecedented challenges. Understanding psychological constructs like Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) became crucial in acquiring important knowledge to aid their well-being. A study was conducted to investigate the roles of forgiveness and humility in shaping FOMO perceptions among 714 emerging adults. It utilized an online survey given to students at a local private university during the pandemic. Employing regression analysis, findings reveal that forgiveness served as a significant negative predictor (-0.135, p = 0.004), while state humility emerged as a significant positive predictor (0.067, p = 0.029) of FOMO. The model accounts for 1.8% of the variance in FOMO (R Square = 0.018), indicating a modest yet statistically significant impact. The research aimed to contribute to a broader understanding of the socio-psychological impact of forgiveness, humility, and FOMO during times of global uncertainty. The insights from this study can provide valuable implications for mental health interventions and support strategies for emerging adults facing volatile and erratic situations, such as COVID-19.

Authors:
Maria Kristina S. Alfonso, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Mary Grace B. Reyno, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Bernadette C. Ilao, University of the Philippines-Diliman; Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Tricia G. Yambao, San Beda University, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Maria Kristina S. Alfonso is a Registered Psychologist and a Quality Assurance Analyst at the Strategy and Quality Management Office of the Ateneo de Manila University.
Ms. Mary Grace B. Reyno is a Christian Life Education teacher at the Ateneo Junior High School, PH. Her research aims to contribute to a broader understanding of the impact of forgiveness, humility, and FOMO during times of global uncertainty.
Ms. Bernadette Ilao is a Faculty Member of the Christian Service and Involvement Program in Ateneo Junior High School. She is also a graduate student in the University of the Philippines, Diliman, majoring in Philosophy of Education.

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