"Link Found Between Poor Body Image, Low Self-Efficacy, and Phubbing Behavior"

A study has found that individuals prone to phubbing others tend to have worse body image and self-efficacy, with single individuals more likely to phub others compared to married individuals. Phubbing, the act of ignoring someone in a social setting by paying attention to one’s phone, can negatively impact personal relationships. The study suggests that phubbing exposure may become more widespread in the future, potentially affecting interpersonal relationships and causing psychosocial problems. However, the study was based solely on self-reports, and further research using other data collection methods is needed.