Interventions to Mitigate the Negative Effects of Phubbing and Foster Meaningful Social Interactions

With the widespread adoption of smartphones, the phenomenon of "phubbing" (phone snubbing) has become increasingly prevalent, posing significant challenges to meaningful social interactions. This thesis includes a literature review of current approaches and explores interventions aimed at mitigating the negative effects of phubbing while fostering deeper and more meaningful social connections. Evaluation, e.g. through a controlled lab study to evaluate the effectiveness of selected interventions.