Partner phubbing and its meaning in the context of romantic relationships

this article presents a study of partner phubbing phenomenon and its correlation with marital satisfaction and its correlation with romantic relationships. In theoretical analysis, the phenomenon of phubbing was defined, its main features were highlighted, as well as approaches to determining the nature of the occurrence of phubbing in interpersonal relationships, one of which is determined by psychological addiction, but the second one is determined not only by addiction but also like the change of social norms. The phenomenon of partner phubbing was described and correlations and influence partner phubbing on romantic relationships sphere by others researchers was presented. The results of empirical analysis using descriptive and correlation analysis was also presented. It was found that the most of the respondents have partner phubbing, but at the same time, they tend to be a phubber. Despite the presence of partner phubbing, the most of the respondents rated their families like well-being and absolutely well-being, however, the high level of jealousy and merging with the partner was found. Also, in the correlation analysis was revealed and described statistically significant correlations of measures of satisfaction of romantic relationships and partner phubbing, as well as a significant negative correlation of these two variables, which demonstrating that phubbing behaviors can negatively affect on satisfaction of romantic relationships. The findings from our study are significant for understanding how technology can be related to the communication component of a person’s life and the consequences it can lead to in the context of emotional intimacy.

phubbing, romantic relationships, marriage, partner phubbing, family