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Does the burden of the experience sampling method undermine data quality in state body image research?
Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz1, Helen Skouteris, Ben Richardson
1School of Psychology, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia.
Body Image
|July 17, 2013
Summary
Experience sampling methodology (ESM) may reduce data quantity but not quality in body image studies. Factors like BMI and body shame influence compliance, but data quality remains robust for key analyses.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Body Image Research
- Methodology
Background:
- Experience sampling methodology (ESM) is increasingly used for body image research.
- Concerns exist regarding frequent measurements impacting data quantity and quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate changes in compliance and response variability during a 7-day ESM period.
- To determine if participant characteristics explain these changes.
- To assess the impact of ESM protocol demands on data quality.
Main Methods:
- Multilevel modeling was employed.
- A sample of 105 women (mean age=24.84) participated.
- Data were collected over a 7-day period.
Main Results:
- ESM protocol demands primarily affected data quantity, not quality.
- Declines in compliance correlated with higher BMI and body shame.
- Reduced response variability did not negatively impact the association between body satisfaction and other variables.
Conclusions:
- ESM is a viable method for body image research, with quality largely maintained.
- Participant characteristics like BMI and body shame can influence compliance.
- Recommendations are provided to enhance ESM data quality in future studies.
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