Adult Phubbing in the Digital Era: A Conceptual Integration of Fear of Missing Out, Loneliness, Relationship Satisfaction, Self-Esteem, and Resilience

Key Points

• Phubbing negatively affects relationship satisfaction and self-esteem, highlighting social anxiety issues.
• A significant correlation was observed between fear of missing out and loneliness in adults.
• Analysis of various psychological factors demonstrated their interrelation with resilience in adult relationships.
• Implications call for awareness of digital habits and their effects on interpersonal connections.