Hence, this study focuses on phubbing - one's engagement with the smartphone during a face-to-face conversation with another person or group of people - and its association with psychological well-being. Recent studies have investigated the correlation between smartphone usage and psychological well-being among adolescents in a multidimensional context; however, smombie and phubbing behaviors have typically been analyzed separately [45, 57, 77]. Research in Turkey has predominantly concentrated on smartphone addiction and phubbing [33, 78]. ABSTRACT Phubbing, the act of ignoring people in one's immediate surroundings by focusing attention on a smartphone, has emerged as a significant social and psychological concern in the digital age. This paper explores the psychological foundations of phubbing, including its association with personality traits such as neuroticism, fear of missing out (FOMO), and smartphone addiction. It also ... Conclusion: Phubbing has an impact on psychological distress It is advisable to raise awareness about health phone usage, phubbing and its impact along with developing effective interventions and strategies, thus ultimately promoting improved mental well-being and healthier social connections among adults in our digital age. PDF | On , Estefana Capilla Garrido and others published Phubbing and its impact on the individual's psychological well-being | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ... bstract Phubbing, or prioritising smartphone use during face-to-face interactions, is an increasingly common behaviour with detrimental effects on mental well-being. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the relationships between basic psychological needs, psychological distress, the fear of missing out (FoMO), self-compassion and phubbing. Conclusion This study demonstrates that smombie and phubbing behaviors in adolescents are negatively associated with psychological well-being. The cross-sectional design of this study limits causal inferences. Therefore, future research should employ a longitudinal design to determine the direction of these relationships and their effects over ... Does Phubbing affect mental well-being? Phubbing, or prioritising smartphone use during face-to-face interactions, is an increasingly common behaviour with detrimental effects on mental well-being. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the relationships between basic psychological needs, psychological distress, the fear of missing out (FoMO), self-compassion and phubbing. Why is Phubbing important? Phubbing is indeed an important phenomenon to study among adults due to its potential to impact on individual well-being and societal interactions. As adults integrate smartphones into their daily lives, the impact of phubbing on their relationships, mental health, and overall quality of life becomes more relevant. Does Phubbing affect personality traits? This paper explores the psychological foundations of phubbing, including its association with personality traits such as neuroticism, fear of missing out (FOMO), and smartphone addiction. Does Phubbing affect health? This study underscores the need for health education programs to raise awareness of phubbing's dangers and promote healthy internet use. Such measures may mitigate the adverse effects of phubbing, like psychological distress, on smartphone users, safeguarding their well-being.
