Relationship between chronotypes, personality traits, and phubbing levels in university students

ABSTRACT Excessive or abusive use of smartphones, which is related to personality traits, has led to the emergence of phubbing, which is becoming a very widespread problem. Excessive use of smartphones also affects sleep patterns. In this context, the concept of chronotype, which is closely related to sleep, becomes prominent. Therefore, the present study aims to examine the relationship between chronotypes, personality traits, and phubbing levels of students studying in the field of health. 732 students participated in the study, which was planned using a correlational research design. Data were collected using a demographic form, the phubbing scale, the big five personality traits scale, and the composite scale of morningness (CSM). Descriptive statistical analyses, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis were used in the analysis of the data. As a result, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, and Morningness/Eveningness were significant predictors of phubbing. Other variables, on the other hand, were not found to be significant predictors of phubbing. Among the student participants in the study the phubbing level was high for those who were evening- and neither chronotype, who were not agreeable and conscientious, and who had neurotic personality traits.