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Phubbing behavior in conversations and its relation to perceived conversation intimacy and distraction

An exploratory observation study

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ID23366103
AuthorsMariek M P Vanden Abeele (0000-0003-1806-6991, Tilburg University, corresponding author), Andrew T Hendrickson (Tilburg University), Monique M H Pollmann (0000-0003-3918-0646, Tilburg University), Ruizhe Ling (0000-0002-6336-4050, Nanyang Technological University), Rich Ling
Year2019
Volume100
Pages35-47
Publication date2019-11-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueComputers in Human Behavior (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0747-5632 • E-ISSN: 1873-7692
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.chb.2019.06.004
OpenAlexW2952606062
LanguageEN
Citations received71
References cited57

Association (psychology) · Cognitive psychology · Conversation · Distraction · Dyad · Linguistics · Phone · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Communication · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Media Influence and Health · Psychology · Social Psychology

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