Agustini, Sultan Gholand Astapala

Millennials, FOMO, and the Qur’an: A Spiritual Response to a Modern Anxiety

Introduction

Millennials, fomo, and the qur’an: a spiritual response to a modern anxiety. Explore how FOMO drives millennial social media addiction and its impact on mental health. This study offers Qur'an-based strategies for positive social media habits and overcoming modern anxiety.

Abstract

This study examines how the culture of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) influences the tendency of millennials to become addicted to social media. As the number of internet users in Indonesia increases, especially among millennials, social media addiction has become a problem that negatively impacts the anxiety and mental health of this generation. The leading cause of growing anxiety and weakening self-confidence in social media addiction situations is FOMO, which is triggered by seeing other people's lives on social media. This article outlines at least four strategies for developing positive social media habits, including prioritizing yourself, avoiding excessive use, seeking genuine connections, and increasing self-esteem. It is hoped that these steps will help millennials overcome the negative impacts of social media addiction and FOMO, and create a positive social media culture based on the ideals of the Qur'an. This study tells us all about the importance of understanding the negative impacts of social media addiction, especially in the context of FOMO culture, and the need to change behavior to maintain mental health and balance in the lives of the younger generation.

Review

This article addresses a highly relevant and pressing issue: the pervasive impact of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and social media addiction on the mental health of millennials, particularly within the Indonesian context. The abstract effectively frames the problem, linking increasing internet usage to anxiety and weakened self-confidence among this generation. It then proposes a unique and intriguing approach by offering practical strategies for developing positive social media habits, explicitly grounding these in the ideals of the Qur'an as a spiritual response. The premise of connecting modern anxiety with a specific spiritual framework is both timely and promises to offer a distinctive perspective. A key strength of the proposed work lies in its explicit integration of Islamic spirituality, specifically Qur'anic ideals, as a counter-narrative and practical guide for digital well-being. This offers a valuable contrast to predominantly secular approaches to tech addiction and mental health. The four outlined strategies—prioritizing self, avoiding excessive use, seeking genuine connections, and increasing self-esteem—are well-articulated and align with established best practices for digital hygiene. By focusing on Indonesia, the study promises valuable insights into a specific cultural and religious demographic, enhancing its potential impact and relevance for a significant global Muslim population grappling with these modern challenges. While the abstract presents a compelling framework, further detail on the methodology of the study would be crucial for a complete assessment. Is this a conceptual paper, a literature review, or an empirical study with data collection? Specifically, the abstract could elaborate on *how* the Qur'anic ideals are integrated into the proposed strategies. Are there explicit textual references, theological interpretations, or a broader philosophical grounding that informs these steps, moving beyond a general aspirational connection? Clarifying the precise mechanism by which "Qur'anic ideals" translate into actionable advice would significantly strengthen the theoretical underpinning and help readers understand the depth and robustness of the proposed spiritual response.

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