Macrosystem conditions such as social media and AI access shape availability to learn, with FoMO causing distractions during learning¶
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q1 i? Social media platforms can foster belonging but can also cause Fear of Missing Out, which leads to distractions during learning. → Adar Ben-Eliyahu · Matthew L. Bernacki 2026
Evidence¶
Adar Ben-Eliyahu · Matthew L. Bernacki 2026¶
Adar Ben-Eliyahu · Matthew L. Bernacki. (2026). Availability to Learn: An Essential, Achievable Condition for Self-Regulated Learning. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-026-10144-5
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Theoretical essay's treatment of macrosystem conditions, citing prior literature (Appel et al., 2020; Khan, 2017; Kirschner & Karpinski, 2010). The article attributes this distraction mechanism to the reviewed literature rather than reporting new data.
"FoMO can lead to distractions during learning, as individuals feel compelled to check social media for fear of missing updates"
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Macrosystem conditions such as social media and AI access shape availability to learn, with FoMO causing distractions during learning |
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Macrosystem conditions such as social media and AI access shape availability to learn, with FoMO causing distractions during learning |
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