Device Attachment Interference Scale
HoldTools
A survey scale used to measure adolescents’ perceptions of caregiver device interference.
Why it's here
Placed in Hold: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by research-stage coverage, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 4Hacker News·7/10/2026researchStudy links parental device use with teen attachment insecurity
A 2026 study in Frontiers in Psychology examined adolescents’ perceptions of caregivers’ device-centric behavior and its relationship to attachment security. Using a sample of 600 U.S. teens, the researchers found that higher perceived device interference was associated with more anxious and avoidant attachment toward both mother-like and father-like figures.