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Katherine B Carnelley¹, Claire M Hart¹, Laura M Vowels²

¹University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.

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Adult attachment styles influence how people react to partner phone snubbing (phubbing). High attachment anxiety is linked to negative moods and retaliation, impacting relationship dynamics.

Keywords:

attachment daily diary phubbing relationship satisfaction retaliation

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Social Psychology
Relationship Science

Background:

Adult attachment theory outlines distinct patterns of relating to romantic partners.
Partner phone snubbing (phubbing) is a prevalent behavior in modern relationships with potential well-being implications.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine how adult attachment styles (anxiety and avoidance) influence responses to daily perceived partner phubbing.
To investigate the impact of phubbing on personal and relational well-being, including mood, self-esteem, and relationship satisfaction.

Main Methods:

A diary study design was employed with a sample of 196 couple members.
Participants reported on perceived partner phubbing, personal well-being (depressed mood, self-esteem), relationship satisfaction, and retaliatory behaviors and motives daily.

Main Results:

Higher perceived partner phubbing correlated with increased depressed mood and lower self-esteem for individuals high in attachment anxiety, though relationship satisfaction remained unaffected.
Attachment-anxious individuals reported more resentment, curiosity, and retaliation in response to phubbing.
Retaliation motives differed by attachment style: anxious individuals sought support, while avoidant individuals sought approval.

Conclusions:

Adult attachment patterns significantly shape individual responses to partner phubbing.
Understanding attachment-based reactions to phubbing is crucial for comprehending relationship dynamics and individual well-being.