I just learned a new word - phubbing: to ignore (a person or one's surroundings) when in a social situation by busying oneself with a phone or other mobile device

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-09/bu-bsc092915.php

Public Release: 29-Sep-2015
Baylor study: Cellphones can damage romantic relationships, lead to depression
'Cellphone use can undermine the bedrock of our happiness -- our relationships with our romantic partners,' researcher says
Baylor University

Research from Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business confirms that cellphones are damaging romantic relationships and leading to higher levels of depression.

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"What we discovered was that when someone perceived that their partner phubbed them, this created conflict and led to lower levels of reported relationship satisfaction," Roberts explained. "These lower levels of relationship satisfaction, in turn, led to lower levels of life satisfaction and, ultimately, higher levels of depression."

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Results of the survey showed that:

46.3 percent of the respondents reported being phubbed by their partner
22.6 percent said this phubbing caused conflict in their relationships
36.6 percent reported feeling depressed at least some of the time

Overall, only 32 percent of respondents stated that they were very satisfied with their relationship, the study shows.

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