An Explorative Model to Assess Individuals’ Phubbing Risk

Andrea Guazzini, Mirko Duradoni, Ambra Capelli and Patrizia Meringolo
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Andrea Guazzini: Department of Education and Psychology, University of Florence, and Center for the Study of Complex Dynamics (CSDC), Via di San Salvi 12, 50135 Florence, Italy
Mirko Duradoni: Department of Information Engineering, University of Florence, via S. Marta 3, 50139 Florence, Italy
Ambra Capelli: Department of Education and Psychology, University of Florence, and Center for the Study of Complex Dynamics (CSDC), Via di San Salvi 12, 50135 Florence, Italy
Patrizia Meringolo: Department of Education and Psychology, University of Florence, and Center for the Study of Complex Dynamics (CSDC), Via di San Salvi 12, 50135 Florence, Italy

Future Internet, 2019, vol. 11, issue 1, 1-13

Abstract: Phubbing could be defined as a new form of addiction; however, checking the phone and ignoring the speaker could also be linked to the increased availability of virtual social environments. We developed a multidimensional model for phubbing considering psychological dimensions and information and communication technology related habits. We collected data through online questionnaires and surveys. The best model obtained from our data was constituted by Information and Communication Technologies’ (ICTs) usage behaviours, Trait Anxiety, Virtual Sense of Community and Neuroticism. Finally, our study confirmed a strong connection between phubbing and online addiction behaviours.

Keywords: phubbing; cyberpsychology; internet addiction; smartphone addiction (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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