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Phubbing is a social phenomenon that consists of ignoring people who are physically present in order to pay attention to a mobile phone. This behavior has increased due to the excessive use of technological devices and social media, affecting communication and interpersonal relationships, and is also associated with technological dependence and decreased social skills. Therefore, this study was conducted with the objective of evaluating phubbing among students from the Faculties of Psychology, Public Administration, and Architecture and Design at the University of Panama. The research was framed within the quantitative paradigm, with a descriptive, cross-sectional, and non-experimental design. The sample consisted of 192 students from the Faculties of Psychology, Public Administration, and Architecture and Design at the University of Panama, selected through non-probabilistic convenience sampling. The results indicate that 36% of the participants use their cell phones between 7 and 9 hours daily, while 19% use them for more than 10 hours a day. In addition, 16% were classified in the “high” phubbing category and 82% in the “medium” level. It was concluded that most participants use their cell phones for longer periods than those recommended in international studies and that there is a high level of phubbing among university students.
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