But phubbing isn't just something that happens in romantic relationships, it's changing our dynamics with our friends, our colleagues, our teachers... and when it comes to the classroom, ourselves.
They surveyed 453 adults and found just under half reported being phubbed by their partner and just under a quarter said phubbing had caused conflict in their relationships.
People who reported being at the receiving end of phubbing also reported higher levels of conflict over smartphone use than those who reported less phubbing.