Evaluation and Prevalence of Phubbing Phenomenon Among the Students at the Faculty of Rehabilitation, SBMU
| Author | Parvin Dibajnia | en |
| Author | Farnaz Fathollahzadeh | en |
| Author | Mahdi Azizi | en |
| Author | Behrooz Mahmoodi-Bakhtiari | en |
| Orcid | Parvin Dibajnia [0000-0001-7972-8536] | en |
| Orcid | Farnaz Fathollahzadeh [0000-0002-0839-4732] | en |
| Orcid | Mahdi Azizi [0000-0002-3077-9102] | en |
| Orcid | Behrooz Mahmoodi-Bakhtiari [0000-0002-5671-4040] | en |
| Issued Date | 2025-09-30 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Phubbing refers to the act of prioritizing electronic devices over face-to-face communication. It is a growing phenomenon that negatively impacts social interactions and communication skills; therefore, a study on this phenomenon is necessary. Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate and determine the prevalence of phubbing behavior among students of the Faculty of Rehabilitation at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU). Methods: In this cross-sectional survey design, a set of self-reported questionnaires, including demographic data, DASS21, and the phubbing scale, were used. The Generic Scale of Phubbing (GSP) was administered to 320 students in various fields of education at the Faculty of Rehabilitation, SBMU, including optometry, audiology, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy. The scale was scored from 15 to 105, with higher scores indicating a greater degree of phubbing behavior. Results: Phubbing was observed among 49.1% of the students. The mean phubbing score was 39.55 with a standard deviation of 9.51, evaluated within the range of 16 - 72. The mean nomophobia score was 12.84, the conflict score was 8.59, the self-isolation score was 6.22, and the problem acknowledgment score was 9.66. The Kruskal-Wallis test showed statistically significant differences between different academic majors and phubbing scores (χ2 = 9.5, df = 3, P = 0.023), with a mean rank of 185.8 for optometry students, 148.03 for audiology students, 158.48 for physiotherapy students, and 150.61 for occupational therapy students. Conclusions: This study reveals a mild level of phubbing behavior among students in the Faculty of Rehabilitation, SBMU. We urge the implementation of smartphone usage training and awareness programs to mitigate such negative effects. Educational institutions should integrate such interventions into academic curricula to enhance active listening and reinforce interpersonal communication skills. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/ijpbs-145886 | en |
| Keyword | Behavior | en |
| Keyword | Communication | en |
| Keyword | Mobile Phone Addiction | en |
| Keyword | Phubbing | en |
| Keyword | Rehabilitation Students | en |
| Keyword | Smartphones | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Evaluation and Prevalence of Phubbing Phenomenon Among the Students at the Faculty of Rehabilitation, SBMU | en |
| Type | Brief Report | en |
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