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Department: Atılım UniversitySubject: Psychological Well-Being

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    Fear of Missing Out, Internet Addiction and Their Relationship To Psychological Symptoms
    (Turkish Green Crescent Soc, 2020) Orta, İrem Metin; Metin-Orta, Irem
    Internet addiction has become one of the most important problems of today's youth and received considerableattention from scholars. Research demonstrated significant impairments in psychological and social functioning among internet dependents. Given this, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship betweenfear of missing out (FoMO), internet addiction, and psychological symptoms. Based on research demonstratingthat FoMO, the pervasive anxiety associated with the feeling that one is missing out others’ satisfying experiences, increases social media engagement, it was expected that FoMO would relate to internet addiction, whichin turn would be linked to poor psychological well-being. The sample consisted of 322 undergraduate studentswho filled out items measuring FoMO, internet addiction and psychological symptoms. The regression analysisrevealed that internet addiction acts as a mediator in the link between FoMO and psychological symptoms.That is, the participants’ greater FoMO is linked to higher levels of psychological symptoms both directly andindirectly through a higher level of internet addiction. Overall, the present study provides an insight into ourunderstanding of the psychological and behavioral aspects of internet addiction, and thus, makes an importantcontribution to the promotion of mental health.
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    Self-Efficacy as the Saviour: Defending Psychological Well-Being against the Destructive Power of Social Undermining
    (Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, 2026) Tosun, Burcu; Basim, Hamdullah Nejat; Kibaroglu, Gamze Guner
    Employee psychological well-being is crucial for fostering a positive work environment and ensuring organisational success. Social undermining, which disrupts workplace relationships, often leads to stress, anxiety, and burnout. However, self-efficacy - the belief in one's ability to successfully perform tasks - can help mitigate these adverse effects. This study investigates the detrimental impact of social undermining on employees' psychological well-being and examines the protective role of self-efficacy. Data were collected from 582 employees in the fast-moving consumer goods sector. The findings underscore the importance of prioritising psychological well-being in the workplace and reveal how self-efficacy can act as a buffer against the harmful effects of social undermining. By exploring the interplay between social undermining, self-efficacy, and psychological well-being, this study provides valuable insights into their influence on employee outcomes. Furthermore, the research highlights strategies for minimising the negative impact of undermining behaviours by co-workers and supervisors, thereby fostering a healthier work environment.
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    Psychological Benefits and Detrimental Effects of Online Social Networking
    (IGI Global, 2022) Orta, Irem Metin; Celik-Orucu, Müge; Örücü, Müge Çelik
    With the growing prevalence of wireless communication technologies, social networking sites (SNSs) such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. have become an important venues for interpersonal communication. This chapter provides a detailed overview of the current literature on online social networking with respect to its beneficial and detrimental effects on psychological wellbeing. In particular, it provides empirical evidence for the associations of SNS use with depression, self-esteem, loneliness, subjective wellbeing, social anxiety, attachment, personality traits, and addiction. Furthermore, it identifies the characteristics of individuals who are more prone to social networking, and presents possible mediators and moderators playing a role in the relationship between social networking and mental health. The chapter overall provides a comprehensive guideline to parents, researchers, educators, healthcare, and communication professionals to the issue of online social networking from a psychological perspective. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.