ArticleAustralian journal of psychology2026
Linking mindfulness to phubbing among college students: a longitudinal mediation analysis of attentional control and dual-system self-control.
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Objective: Numerous cross-sectional studies have documented a robust association between mindfulness and phubbing; however, evidence regarding their longitudinal linkage and underlying mechanisms remains limited. To address this gap, we conducted a three-wave longitudinal study during the 2023 fall semester (September - November) and tested a multiple mediation model incorporating attentional control and the dual-system of self-control. Method: A total of 536 college students (55.4% female; Mage = 19.04) completed the baseline survey, and 507 participants provided valid data at the final wave. Results: The results indicated a significant negative association between mindfulness and subsequent phubbing. Attentional control and the impulsive system partially mediated this relationship, whereas the mediating effect of the control system was not significant. Conclusions: These findings suggest that enhanced attentional regulation and top-down self-control may function as key protective mechanisms through which mindfulness reduces phubbing among young adults. Overall, the study advances understanding of the cognitive - regulatory pathways linking mindfulness to phubbing and underscores the potential value of mindfulness-based interventions in mitigating socially disruptive smartphone use.
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