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Technoference Scale

The Technoference Scale measures the degree to which smartphone and technology use interferes with interpersonal relationships, particularly in romantic partnerships, families, and close relationships. Developed by McDaniel and Coyne in the mid-2010s, this construct captures a modern phenomenon where digital devices create physical or psychological distance during face-to-face interaction, reducing relationship quality and satisfaction.

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  1. McDaniel, B. T., & Coyne, S. M. (2016). Technology interference in the context of romantic relationships. In R. E. Ackerman (Ed.), The psychology of social networking (Vol. 1, pp. 86–102). Nova Publishers. DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2015.04.048

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ScholarGateTechnoference Scale (Technoference Scale (or Smartphone Interference in Relationships Scale)). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/social-media-psychology/technoference-scale