Tactical Strategies for Dealing with 'Fear of Missing Out': A Cognitive-Based Individual Counseling Guide for Vocational School Adolescents.

Abstract

Study​ studies case qualitative This aim For analyze manifestation , factors causality , and effectiveness intervention Restructuring Cognitive in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) framework towards Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) behavior in two vocational school students (EP and KC). FOMO in the subject case This manifested as social media addiction chronic (>5 hours/ day ) which leads to dysfunction behavior , including neglect task school , obligations basic , and anxiety excessive consequence encouragement irrational For always update and get validation social. Root of the problem identified on distortion cognitive — fear considered ' unintelligible ' and lost moment valuable —which triggers dependence chronic . CBT intervention , through technique Restructuring Cognitive and Coping Thought training , focus challenge and replace thought negative the with statement a better self rational and adaptive. Evaluation results show significant transformation in both​ subjects . They succeed reduce duration use gadgets , improve focus academic , and demonstrate stability emotional with reduced fear​ left behind and anxiety . Research conclusions This confirm that Restructuring Cognitive is effective intervention​ For organize repeat thought irrational and return mental balance of adolescents from impact negative FOMO phenomenon .