Exploring the personality and relationship factors that mediate the connection between differentiation of self and phubbing.

ABSTRACT: One of the family patterns crucial for mental and physical well-being is differentiation of self. In this study, our aim was to investigate its impact on the phenomenon of phubbing-where individuals prioritize smartphones over in-person interactions. The prevalence of phubbing behavior has risen substantially in tandem with the increased adoption of smartphones. The study investigated familial, interpersonal, and personal factors that could potentially contribute to the escalation of phubbing behaviors. It was hypothesized that differentiation of self would be associated with phubbing through the mediation of fear of missing out, romantic relationship satisfaction, and loneliness in intimate relationships. We also expected gender differences in the study variables. A sample of 431 young ad

SUBMITTER: Peleg O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10951228 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature