Emerging Consequences of Phubbing among Adults

Abstract

In recent years phubbing activities have affected both phubers and phubees’. It has ruined the real-life social
relationships. People who are busy in phubbing believes that smartphones are now a daily part of their
interpersonal communication. In simple words, instead of giving much consideration to the people, there is
a social place, they opt to bolt their eyes on their mobile phones while interacting with people. Phubbing is a
threat to the mental health which leads to depression, anxiety and causes a negative impact on relationships.
This review article focuses on the effects and signs of phubbing and how to overcome it.