Does Joy of Missing Out Weaken the Effect of Self-Esteem on Adolescent Psychological Well-Being?
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Research Aims: This study examines the moderating role of Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) in the relationship between self-esteem (SE) and psychological well-being (PWB) among adolescents (N=115).
Design/methodology/approach: The present study employed a quantitative correlational design. Data were collected from a sample of 115 adolescents (aged 15–17) in a Jakarta private high school through purposive sampling. The measurement of SE, JOMO, and PWB was conducted using standardized scales (RSES, JOMO Scale, and Ryff's adaptation). The subsequent analysis of the data was conducted using moderation regression via the PROCESS macro in SPSS.
Research Findings: The results of the moderation regression analysis show that SE has a positive and significant effect on PWB (β=0.68, p<0.00), while JOMO has no direct effect (β=-0.05, p=0.49). Key findings reveal a significant negative moderating effect of JOMO (β=-0.35, p<0.00), whereby the SE-PWB relationship weakens in individuals with high JOMO. This model explains 67% of the variance in PWB (R²=0.67), confirming the complexity of the interaction between intrapersonal and social factors in the development of adolescent psychological well-being.
Theoretical Contribution/Originality: This study contributes theoretically to understanding the limitations of SE when interacting with social disengagement tendencies, as well as practical implications for the development of school-based interventions that balance self-enhancement and social skills.
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