Overview
You are asked to prepare a literature review of about 3,500 words. The review should cover three main areas:
- Phubbing – Define the concept, describe the four dimensions of the Phubbing Scale, and present findings from the literature on how phubbing relates to interpersonal communication and daily life.
- Social Media Addiction – Present definitions and theoretical background, describe the questionnaire provided (what it measures and its dimensions), and summarize predictors and consequences of social media addiction. Include connections between social media addiction and phubbing.
- Mental Health Indicators (Stress, Anxiety, Depression) – Define each indicator, present evidence from the literature on how they are linked to social media addiction, and discuss any findings or theoretical connections with phubbing.
The review should then include a section integrating these three areas, showing how phubbing, social media addiction, and mental health outcomes may be connected (e.g., social media addiction leading to phubbing, which impacts relationships and contributes to stress, anxiety, or depression).
Finally, write a conclusion and research gaps section, summarizing what is already known, highlighting contradictions or limitations in previous studies, and pointing out areas that need further research.
Use the following materials as guidance:
- The Phubbing Scale
- The DASS Scale (Depression, Anxiety, Stress)
- The Social Media Addiction questionnaire provided
- The professor’s published article (as a starting point for references and theoretical framing)
The literature review should be based on peer-reviewed articles, properly cited in APA style (or the required format). Aim for at least 40 references. The writing should not only summarize but also critically analyze the literature.tical.