Home⇛Asia Pacific Journal of Management and Sustainable Development⇛vol. 13 no. 1 Part 5 (2025)

Psychological Capital, Fear of Missing Out and Organizational Citizenship Behavior Among Chinese College Students

Wu Wenli | Elna Lopez

Discipline: Applied Psychology

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to explore the influence of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) on Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) among Chinese college students. A quantitative descriptive approach was adopted, with a sample of 454 college students from southern China.The results show that the overall level of psychological capital among Chinese college students is relatively high, especially in the dimensions of hope and optimism, but relatively low in the dimension of resilience. The overall level of fear of missing out(FoMO) is at a medium to low level, with state-FoMO scores higher than trait-FoMO. In terms of OCB, college students scored highest in the dimensions of interpersonal harmony and professionalism, but relatively low in the dimension of protecting organizational resources. Further analysis reveals a significant positive correlation between PsyCap and OCB (r = 0.668, p < 0.001), indicating that college students with higher levels of PsyCap are more likely to exhibit positive OCB. Additionally, there is a significant positive correlation between FoMO and OCB (r = 0.221, p < 0.001), although the correlation is relatively weak. There is a moderate positive correlation between PsyCap and FoMO (r = 0.211, p < 0.001), suggesting that students with higher levels of PsyCap may be more prone to experiencing FoMO, but this relationship is not very strong. In conclusion, by enhancing students' PsyCap, their mental health can be effectively improved, the negative impact of FoMO can be mitigated, and positive OCB can be promoted, thereby creating more favorable conditions for students' personal growth and organizational development.



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