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Does the phubbing scale measure the same construct across sexes? Evidence from a Nigerian sample
Olga Malas1, Dayo Omotoso2, Mirko Duradoni3
1Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|June 8, 2026
Summary
The Phubbing Scale-8 (PS-8) is validated for Nigerian university students, showing cultural suitability. However, potential sex-related differences in phubbing behavior warrant further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Digital Media Studies
Background:
- Phubbing, or phone snubbing, is linked to excessive digital technology use.
- The Phubbing Scale (PS) is a common measure, but requires cultural validation.
- No validation studies for the PS exist for the Nigerian population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate the Phubbing Scale (PS) in a Nigerian university student population.
- To assess the psychometric properties of the PS, including internal and external validity.
- To examine measurement invariance across sexes.
Main Methods:
- Administered the PS, technological addiction scales, and digital life balance scales to 396 Nigerian university students (18-25 years old).
- Utilized Confirmatory Factor Analysis to test 10-item and 8-item models of the PS.
- Assessed internal/external validity and measurement invariance across sexes for the best-fitting model.
Main Results:
- The 8-item correlated two-factor model (PS-8) demonstrated the best fit.
- PS-8 showed supported internal/external validity and strict measurement invariance across sexes.
- Identified potential sex-related differences, with lower factor loadings and correlations in males for specific items.
Conclusions:
- The PS-8 is suitable for measuring phubbing in Nigerian university students.
- Potential sex-related differences in phubbing construct manifestation require consideration for interventions.
- Further research is needed to corroborate findings on sex-related differences and psychometric properties.
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