Ecological Momentary Assessment is a Neglected Methodology in Suicidology
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-19-2016
School
Psychology
Abstract
Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is a group of research methods that collect data frequently, in many contexts, and in real-world settings. EMA has been fairly neglected in suicidology. The current article provides an overview of EMA for suicidologists including definitions, data collection considerations, and different sampling strategies. Next, the benefits of EMA in suicidology (i.e., reduced recall bias, accurate tracking of fluctuating variables, testing assumptions of theories, use in interventions), participant safety considerations, and examples of published research that investigate self-directed violence variables using EMA are discussed. The article concludes with a summary and suggested directions for EMA research in suicidology with the particular aim to spur the increased use of this methodology among suicidologists.
Publication Title
Archives of Suicide Resarch
Volume
21
Issue
1
First Page
1
Last Page
11
Recommended Citation
Davidson, C. L.,
Anestis, M. D.,
Gutierrez, P. M.
(2016). Ecological Momentary Assessment is a Neglected Methodology in Suicidology. Archives of Suicide Resarch, 21(1), 1-11.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/17066