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Considering the 'With Whom': Differences Between Event- and Signal-Contingent ESM Data of Person-Specific Social
Marie Stadel1,2, Marijtje A J van Duijn1, Aidan G C Wright3
1Department of Sociology, University of Groningen.
Multivariate Behavioral Research
|April 9, 2024
Summary
Event-contingent sampling captures more social interactions and unique partners than signal-contingent sampling. Considering specific interaction partners significantly impacts social interaction quality, highlighting the importance of "who" is involved.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Methodology
Background:
- Experience sampling methods (ESM) are crucial for studying social interactions.
- A key methodological debate in ESM concerns event-contingent vs. signal-contingent sampling.
- Existing research often overlooks the role of unique interaction partners in social dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare event-contingent and signal-contingent sampling in capturing social interactions.
- To analyze differences in the number of unique interaction partners, relationship types, and interaction quality.
- To investigate the impact of specific interaction partners on social interaction quality.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of one week of social interaction data from 286 university students.
- Comparison of event-contingent and signal-contingent sampling designs.
- Inclusion of unique interaction partners and their social roles in the analysis.
Main Results:
- Event-contingent sampling captured a greater quantity of interactions and unique interaction partners.
- Subtle differences emerged between sampling methods for distant interaction partners (e.g., coworkers, strangers).
- Specific interaction partners and social roles explained substantial variance (up to 20.5%) in social interaction quality.
Conclusions:
- Event-contingent sampling may offer a more comprehensive approach to capturing social interactions.
- The identity and role of interaction partners are critical determinants of social interaction quality.
- Future research should prioritize understanding the "with whom" aspect of social interactions in ESM studies.
Keywords:
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