Psychology: Research and Review
Table 6 Exploratory factor analysis: factor loadings for the FoMO, principal components, varimax rotation, eigenvalues, and percentage of explained variance (second version)
No | Items | Factor I | Factor II | Factor III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | It bothers me when I miss an opportunity to meet up with friends. | .80 | -- | -- |
2 | I get worried when I find out my friends are having fun without me. | .74 | -- | -- |
3 | I get anxious when I don’t know what my friends are up to. | .69 | -- | -- |
4 | I feel upset with my friends when they spend their vacation, and I see their photos on social media while I was not invited. | .68 | -- | -- |
5 | When I miss out on a planned get-together, it bothers me. | .64 | -- | -- |
6 | When I go on vacation, I continue to keep tabs on what friends are doing. | -- | .76 | -- |
7 | When I buy very popular things, I will upload photos of those things. | -- | .71 | -- |
8 | I always check my friends’ social media when they are on holiday | -- | .69 | -- |
9 | When I have a good time, it is important for me to share the details online (e.g., updating status) | -- | .65 | -- |
10 | Sometimes, I wonder if I spend too much time keeping up with what is going on. | -- | .59 | -- |
11 | I fear others have more rewarding experiences than me. | -- | -- | .91 |
12 | I don’t feel happy when my friends tell their valuable story of their life. | -- | -- | .91 |
Eigenvalue | 4.53 | 1.67 | 1.27 | |
Explained variance % | 37.72 | 13.87 | 10.58 | |
Cumulative % | 37.72 | 51.59 | 62.17 | |
Mean ± SD | 37.75 ± 10.48 | |||