Survey on the Impacts of Phubbing

Even though the convenience and technology of a smartphone bring people closer, they are often accused of ruining certain relationships, especially close ones, and Phubbing is the prime example. Phubbing is ignoring an in-person conversation in favor of your phone. Simply put, it’s the phone snubbing (a portmanteau of the words “phone” and “snubbing,” with an extra “P” added when the act is directed at your partner.)

The term was first coined in May 2012 by an Australian advertising agency when they launched a campaign to describe the growing trend of people ignoring their friends and family who were right in front of them and instead scrolling through their phones. The campaign was titled “Stop Phubbing.” Even though the word may not be frequently used, the action likely is.

While Phubbling doesn’t seem like a big deal, psychologists believe it can harm your relationship and your mental health and eventually lead to feelings of isolation. Moreover, Phubbing interferes with your ability to be present in the moment and engage with people around you.

Seemingly, it appears to be worse for those subjected to Phubbing. While experiencing such behavior, one may feel rejected, excluded, invaluable, or unworthy, which can significantly impact their mental health.

Ironically, most people engage in this behavior without realizing it is a problem. Besides, they overlook the symptoms and disregard the consequences. Moreover, some people may not be ready to disconnect from their smartphones just yet, despite acknowledging the problem and knowing the consequences.

However, it is not necessary that one can only Phubb their partners or spouses. There have been umpteen examples of people Phubbing their parents, friends, children, co-workers, and even their pets.

While you can’t live without a smartphone in this day and age, it is equally essential to disconnect from time to time and engage in personal interactions. Real Research aims to gauge public awareness, opinions, and impacts of Phubbing through this survey. Hence, hurry and answer the survey on the impacts of phubbing on the Real Research app from January 10, 2023. After that, you will receive 70 TNCs as a reward.