Relationship Between Perceived Social Norms and Phubbing: Individual Control and Fear of Missing Out as Mediators

With the increasing popularity of smartphones and social networks, phubbing has spread around the world. Mobile phones allow people to connect with others from almost anywhere at any time. However, there is growing concern that smartphones may actually sometimes detract, rather than complement, social interactions. The term “phubbing” represents the act of snubbing someone in a social setting by concentrating on one’s phone instead of talking to...