Phubbing

GLOSSARY

The act of subbing someone in a social setting by concentrating on one’s mobile phone. An instance of how technology use can led to less-than-desirable outcomes, like doomscrolling.

Flat vector illustration of two people standing and using their smartphones.
Flat vector illustration of two people standing and using their smartphones.

Reference:

Chotpitayasunondh, V., & Douglas, K. M. (2018). The effects of “phubbing” on social interaction. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 48(6), 304-316. https://doi.org/10.1111/jasp.12506