Investigating technophobia: The opposite of the FOMO research trend

Akl, Nashwa

doi:10.21608/jkom.2024.349070

Investigating technophobia: The opposite of the FOMO research trend

Author

Nashwa Akl

Faculty of Mass Communication, Cairo University

10.21608/jkom.2024.349070

Abstract

The concept of technophobia is not only about concerns related to Internet consumption; it has become relevant to many social, psychological, and technical aspects. Recent studies have focused on technophobic applications of artificial intelligence and virtual crime. They also investigated the impact of technophobia on the acceptance of technology in institutions such as automation and thus on their performance, as well as on the influence of personal digital sovereignty and even on the mental health of individuals.

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