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Ecological Momentary Assessments in Sociology
1Oklahoma State University.
Social Currents
|April 15, 2024
Summary
Ecological momentary assessments (EMAs) use smartphones to track real-time participant experiences in natural settings. This article advocates for wider adoption of EMAs in sociology, discussing their history, recent use, and limitations.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Digital Methods
Background:
- Smartphones offer new research methods for social sciences.
- Ecological momentary assessments (EMAs) track real-time participant behaviors and perceptions.
- Sociology has been slow to adopt EMAs compared to other disciplines.
Purpose of the Study:
- Promote the use of EMAs in sociological research.
- Provide an overview of EMA methodology.
- Highlight recent sociological applications and future directions of EMAs.
Main Methods:
- Historical overview of EMA methodology.
- Review of recent developments in sociological EMAs.
- Exploration of future research avenues for EMAs.
Main Results:
- Sociology can benefit from EMA's real-time data collection in natural environments.
- EMAs offer a powerful tool for understanding social influences on personal outcomes.
- The article addresses limitations inherent in the EMA approach.
Conclusions:
- Encourage broader adoption of EMAs within sociology.
- Highlight the potential of EMAs to advance sociological understanding of social environments.
- Emphasize the need to consider EMA limitations for robust research design.
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