July 14, 2025

Generative Artificial Intelligence Dependency: Scale Development, Validation, and its Motivational, Behavioral, and Psychological Correlates

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Scale development demonstrates strong psychometric properties, revealing behavioral and psychological impacts associated with AI dependence.

MAIN FINDING: The Generative AI Dependency Scale assesses dependency on AI through three factors: cognitive preoccupation, negative consequences, and withdrawal.
KEY EVIDENCE: Strong test-retest reliability (ICC = .87) and measurement invariance across sex and cultures were established.
APPROACH: Six studies with 1,333 participants validated the scale's psychometric properties through confirmatory factor analysis.
SIGNIFICANCE: The findings highlight a misalignment of psychological needs and technology use, informing better AI design and responsible use.

Goh et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Scale development demonstrates strong psychometric properties, revealing behavioral and psychological impacts associated with AI dependence.