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Parent Attachment Questionnaire for Older Adolescents

Parent Attachment Questionnaire for Older Adolescents Test

In 2 minutes, see how a teen’s bond with each parent shows up as secure, anxious, or avoidant attachment. Ten quick items flag risk areas and guide focused support at home, school, or in therapy.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

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2/10

Avoidant (A)

Measures the degree of emotional distancing and reduced positive engagement toward a parent, often alongside a tendency to keep interactions less emotionally close.

Low avoidant

Moderate avoidant

High avoidant

0 – 3: Low avoidant | 4 – 6: Moderate avoidant | 7 – 10: High avoidant

A score of 2 falls in the Low avoidant range, suggesting relatively little tendency to distance from the parent and generally more openness to connection.

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5/10

Anxious (A)

Measures the degree of anxious-ambivalent attachment toward a parent, reflecting worry about availability and reassurance-seeking in the relationship.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 3: Low | 4 – 6: Moderate | 7 – 10: High

A score of 5 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme tendency toward worry about parental responsiveness and needing reassurance.

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4/10

Secure (S)

Measures the degree of secure (reliable) attachment to parents, reflected in perceived support, autonomy encouragement, and consistency in the relationship.

Low reliability

Moderate reliability

High reliability

0 – 3: Low reliability | 4 – 6: Moderate reliability | 7 – 10: High reliability

A score of 4 suggests a moderate level of reliable attachment, indicating some perceived support and consistency alongside areas where the bond may feel less steady.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

School psychologists and counselors

41%OF USERS

They use it as a quick screen to understand a teen’s attachment patterns with each parent and guide support at school.

Family therapists and clinicians

34%OF USERS

They administer it in intake or sessions to identify anxious, avoidant, or secure dynamics and tailor treatment plans.

Parents of older teens

25%OF USERS

They take it to clarify how their teen experiences closeness, support, and conflict with mom versus dad.

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Avoidant (A)

Average

6.8

Normal range

5.2 — 8.4

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Anxious (A)

Average

4.3

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2.8 — 5.7

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Reliable (R)

Average

4.8

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3.5 — 6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses attachment patterns with each parent separately. Results indicate whether secure, anxious, or avoidant tendencies are more prominent in those relationships.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is designed for older adolescents in late high school age ranges. It may be used in counseling, clinical, or school settings.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. The questionnaire contains 10 items.

How should responses be completed for mothers and fathers?

Each item is rated separately for the mother and for the father. If a parent is not present or not applicable, responses should reflect the primary caregiver in that role or be left as not applicable if allowed.

How should the results be interpreted?

Scores describe relative tendencies and are not a diagnosis. Results are best interpreted with other clinical or educational information.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Attachment Questionnaire for Parents for Older Teens Test

Parent Attachment Questionnaire for Older Adolescents Test

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This brief self-report measure assesses perceived attachment-related experiences with caregivers in older adolescence. The Parent Attachment Questionnaire for Older Adolescents provides a structured way to characterize patterns of closeness, trust, and emotional reliance with each parent figure. It is attributed to G. C. Armsden and M. T. Greenberg.

The instrument includes 10 items and typically requires about 2 minutes to complete. Responses are considered separately for mother and father (or primary caregivers as applicable) to support clinical formulation and case conceptualization. In clinical or school settings, results from the Parent Attachment Questionnaire for Older Adolescents may inform discussion of relational strengths and potential areas of vulnerability (e.g., elevated worry about support, emotional distancing) and guide treatment planning in conjunction with interview data and other assessment findings.

Author: G. C. Armsden, M. T. Greenberg

Literature: Armsden, G. C., & Greenberg, M. T. The inventory of parent and peer attachment: Individual differences and their relationship to psychological well-being in adolescence. Journal of Youth and Adolescence. 1987.

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