Investigating the impact of partner phubbing on romantic jealousy and relationship satisfaction: The moderating role of attachment anxiety

• Published in: Journal of social and personal relationships Vol. 38; no. 12; pp. 3590 - 3609
• Main Authors: David, Meredith E., Roberts, James A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.12.2021; Sage Publications Ltd
• Subjects: Anxiety; Attachment; Jealousy; Manipulation; Relationship satisfaction; Romantic relationships; Smartphones; Technology; Well being; well-being; partner phubbing; relationship satisfaction; jealousy; Attachment anxiety

The ubiquitous and omnipresent smartphone has dramatically altered how people communicate. The present research investigates how partner phubbing (phone snubbing) among romantic partners impacts relationship satisfaction. Study 1 experimentally manipulates partner phubbing and finds it drives romant...