The word "phubbing" is a combination of the words "phone" and "snubbing." It refers to the act of ignoring someone in favor of using your phone or smartphone instead. Full definition
Train supervisors and employees on the importance of face - to - face interactions and sensitize them to the potentially negative consequences of phubbing on employee attitudes and engagement. (sciencedaily.com)
The current study investigated the indirect effect of partner phubbing on depression via relationship satisfaction and the moderating role of relationship length in this indirect effect. (researchgate.net)
The volunteers filled in a series of questionnaires: a relationship satisfaction inventory, the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, and the Partner Phubbing Scale (yes, that really does exist — it was published last year). (medium.com)