Social media engagement, the fear of missing out, and psychosocial correlates : a mixed methods study : a thesis submitted to Auckland University of Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree fomoof Master of Arts in Social Sciences, 2018 / Ben Classen ; supervisors: Jay Wood, Patsi Davies.

The use of Social Network Sites (SNSs) has grown to become a ubiquitous aspect of daily life in most developed countries throughout the world. This rise of social media has resulted in increased public concern regarding the way in which individuals engage with SNSs, and the consequences of frequent...

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Main Author: Classen, Ben (Author)
Corporate Author: Auckland University of Technology. School of Social Sciences and Public Policy
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