Boon of being offline: How 'phubbing' can be bad for your career and family life


By AGENCY
The effects of 'phubbing' aren't limited to the personal sphere. — AFP

OUR smartphones accompany us everywhere, from the supermarket queue to the commuter train and even, for some people, to the bathroom. But the pervasiveness of having access to a digital connection at all times has an impact on our personal well-being.

A study published in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology suggests that it can be harmful in many ways, including at work.

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