Does FoMO Play a Role in Addictive Eating?

Researchers from The University of Newcastle want to understand if there is a relationship between FoMO (Fear of Missing Out) and addictive eating. [This study has CLOSED].

Mental and behavioural health

This study is now closed. Please refer to our Research Studies page to view our ongoing studies.

Study Purpose/Description

Researchers from the University of Newcastle are inviting individuals to participate in an anonymous online survey to explore the relationship between FoMO (Fear of Missing Out) and addictive eating.

The survey will also assess related factors such as overeating behaviours (reward-driven eating, binge eating), mental health symptoms, and traits related to boredom proneness.

What’s Involved?

Participants are asked to complete a 20-minute anonymous online survey with multiple-choice questions on eating behaviours, including addictive eating and reward-driven eating, FoMO, boredom proneness, and mental health.

Recruitment criteria

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you are:

Aged 18 years and older
Currently live in Australia
Not currently breastfeeding
Not currently pregnant

Benefits

All participants can enter a draw to win one of two $100 shopping vouchers following survey completion.

Study sponsor / funder

Research team contacts

[email protected]

02 49215514

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