Phone Distraction Test: Are Your Phone Habits Hurting Your Relationships?
Understand whether your screen time is quietly eroding your relationships.
Smartphones have transformed how we communicate, but they’ve also introduced new challenges to staying emotionally present. Many people check their phones automatically—even during conversations—without realizing how it may affect those around them.
This quiz is designed to help you reflect on how often your attention shifts away from the people you’re with and toward your phone. It focuses on everyday habits rather than intentional rudeness, offering insight into subtle patterns that can shape relationship satisfaction over time.
If you’re interested in how digital habits intersect with emotions and relationships, you may also want to explore our Fear of Missing Out Scale or the Doomscrolling Scale.
Take The The Phubbing Scale
References
Inspired by work by Karadağ, E., et al. (2015). Determinants of phubbing: A structural equation model. Computers in Human Behavior.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does this scale take?
It takes a few minutes to complete.
Are my responses private?
Yes, all responses are anonymized and confidential.
Can I take this test more than once?
Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your results may have changed.
Disclaimer
This scale is designed for entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.
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