Smartphone Addiction, Phone Snubbing, and Effects on Interpersonal Relationships and Mental Health - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 13: 9798369388044

Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

In today's digitally connected world, smartphone addiction has become a pervasive issue, impacting interpersonal relationships and mental health. As people become dependent on their devices, the constant stream of notifications and social media interactions often leads to phone snubbing, an act where individuals prioritize their phones over face-to-face communication with those around them. This behavior diminishes the quality of relationships while contributing to feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression. The constant need for digital validation and the fear of missing out (FOMO) have created a cycle of dependence that interferes with meaningful human connections and personal well-being. As smartphone use continues to dominate daily life, understanding the psychological effects of these behaviors and finding ways to balance digital communication with authentic, in-person interactions is crucial. Smartphone Addiction, Phone Snubbing, and Effects on Interpersonal Relationships and Mental Health explores the psychosocial factors that lead to problematic use of technology. It examines the potential risk factors for pathological smartphone use, connections between social media addiction, FOMO, personality traits, and phubbing behaviors, and effects on interpersonal relationships and mental health. This book covers topics such as digital communication, phone addiction, and social media, and is a useful resource for computer engineers, sociologists, psychologists, data scientists, academicians, and researchers.

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About the Author

Harish C. Chandan has published in the areas of Materials Science and Engineering, Fiber Optics Telecommunications industry, Business and Social Psychology. He has edited/co-edited 10 IGI Global Books. Dr. Chandan has published over 40 technical papers and holds five U.S. Patents. He was Interim Chair of Business department and Professor of Business at Argosy University. He serves on the Board of Directors at Down Syndrome of Louisville and Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798369388044
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 545
• Editor: Chandan Harish Chandra