Exploring the Role of Sleep Quality, Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Fear of Missing Out, and Psychological Resilience on Problematic Instagram Use

Abstract

This study addresses a gap in the literature regarding the relationships between sleep quality, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), fear of missing out (FoMO), psychological resilience, and problematic Instagram use (PIU) among university students. By examining these interrelated factors, the research aims to clarify the mechanisms behind Instagram addiction, support effective interventions, and contribute to academic knowledge. This study examined university students’ sleep quality, PIU, OCD, FoMO, and psychological resilience, as well as the structural relationships between these variables. The study encompassed a sample of 407 Turkish university students with an average age of 21.78. The age range of the participants was between 18 and 35 years; 43% of them were female, and 57% were male. This study was conducted according to the correlational research method, and pathway analysis was used to conduct the research. Research findings show that OCD and FoMO positively affect PIU. In other words, as OCD and FoMO increase, Instagram addiction also increases. Psychological resilience has an indirect effect on PIU. OCD plays a mediating role between psychological resilience and PIU and between psychological resilience and FoMO. Therefore, as psychological resilience increases, PIU and FoMO decrease. A positive correlation was found between OCD and FoMO. As the OCD level increases, the FoMO level of the individuals also increases. Another study finding was that OCD, FoMO, psychological resilience, and PIU did not significantly affect sleep quality. Future research may focus on exploring cause-effect relationships among these variables alongside implementing school-based programs to enhance students’ psychological resilience through training, planning, and follow-up studies. © 2024 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.