No More FOMO: Limiting Social Media Decreases Loneliness and Depression
No More FOMO: Limiting Social Media Decreases Loneliness and Depression is a journal article by Melissa G. Hunt, Rachel Marx, Courtney Lipson, Jordyn Young (2018), published in Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology. IX Coach's practice library cites it in 5 practices across 5 concepts; each one is listed below, so you can see exactly where this journal article is put to use.
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Practices on IX Coach that cite No More FOMO
- The 30-day digital declutter
Step away from all optional technologies for 30 days, then add back only what earns its place.
Digital Minimalism, Made Practical
- Set a hard stop time for all screens
Pick a recurring hour each week when every screen goes off — no negotiation.
The Digital Sabbath
- A time-boxed reset, not a permanent ban
Pause the targeted inputs for a defined window (a day to a few weeks) to recalibrate.
Dopamine Detox, Honestly Explained
- Schedule regular offline periods to interrupt the comparison exposure cycle
Reduce total comparison exposure by scheduling predictable offline windows throughout the day.
Social Comparison Online: What the Research Actually Shows
- Set hard app limits using built-in screen-time tools
Use iOS Screen Time or Android Digital Wellbeing to set a hard daily limit on each social media app.
The 2-Hour Social Media Cap
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