Types of Phubbing

Researchers have identified eight types of phubbing or P-phubbing. For example: keeping the phone in sight—if not in hand—while the individuals are together; answering the phone even when in the middle of a conversation; glancing at the mobile device while talking; texting a reply (often while saying aloud, "Keep talking. I'm listening), and so on. (Actually, the brain cannot truly listen and talk at the same time because both activities come from the same hemisphere of the brain.)The authors reported that while people often assume that momentary distractions by their cellphones are not a big deal, the more often a two-person’s time spent together is interrupted by the other’s cellphone, the less likely the first individual is to be satisfied with the overall relationship. A lower level of relationship satisfaction tends toward lower levels of life satisfaction. Ultimately, this can contribute to higher levels of depression to say nothing of relational discord. More tomorrow.