The present study aimed to examine the relationship between fear of missing out (FoMO), academic procrastination, and perceived stress among students. With the increasing use of social media, FoMO has emerged as an important psychological factor influencing students’ behavior and well-being. A quantitative, correlational research design was employed, and data were collected from a sample of 103 students aged 18–30 years using standardized instruments, including the Fear of Missing Out Scale (FoMOS), the Procrastination Assessment Scale for Students (PASS), and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10).

Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis were conducted to analyze the data. The results revealed moderate levels of FoMO, academic procrastination, and perceived stress among participants. A significant moderate positive correlation was found between FoMO and academic procrastination (r =.56, p <.01), indicating that higher levels of FoMO are associated with increased procrastination behavior. Additionally, FoMO showed a moderate positive relationship with procrastination as a problem (r =.48, p <.01). However, perceived stress demonstrated weak correlations with both FoMO and academic procrastination.