Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Ethics in Research01:56

Ethics in Research

25.4K
Today, scientists agree that good research is ethical in nature and is guided by a basic respect for human dignity and safety. However, this has not always been the case. Modern researchers must demonstrate that the research they perform is ethically sound.
25.4K
Surveys02:16

Surveys

16.6K
Often, psychologists develop surveys as a means of gathering data. Surveys are lists of questions to be answered by research participants, and can be delivered as paper-and-pencil questionnaires, administered electronically, or conducted verbally. Generally, the survey itself can be completed in a short time, and the ease of administering a survey makes it easy to collect data from a large number of people.
16.6K
The Stanford Prison Experiment03:20

The Stanford Prison Experiment

24.5K
The famous and controversial Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted by social psychologist Philip Zimbardo and his colleagues at Stanford University, demonstrated the power of social roles, social norms, and scripts.
24.5K
Naturalistic Observations02:30

Naturalistic Observations

17.0K
If you want to understand how behavior occurs, one of the best ways to gain information is to simply observe the behavior in its natural context. However, people might change their behavior in unexpected ways if they know they are being observed. How do researchers obtain accurate information when people tend to hide their natural behavior? As an example, imagine that your professor asks everyone in your class to raise their hand if they always wash their hands after using the restroom. Chances...
17.0K
Self-Presentation: Self-Monitoring and Self-Handicapping02:05

Self-Presentation: Self-Monitoring and Self-Handicapping

43.4K
People can go to great lengths to protect their self-image and present themselves in ways that they want others to see them. Sociologist Erving Goffman presented the idea that a person is like an actor on a stage. Calling his theory dramaturgy, Goffman believed that we use “impression management” to present ourselves to others as we hope to be perceived. Each situation is a new scene, and individuals perform different roles depending on who is present (Goffman, 1959). Think about...
43.4K
Introspection01:29

Introspection

199
Introspection, long upheld as a reliable route to self-knowledge, involves examining one's thoughts, emotions, and mental processes. It underpins many psychological practices, from mindfulness meditation to psychotherapy and self-help strategies. However, empirical evidence challenges the accuracy of introspection as a means of understanding oneself.Limitations of Introspective InsightSeminal work by Nisbett and Wilson demonstrated that individuals are frequently unaware of the true causes...
199

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Registered Report Stage II: A within-person model of distress tolerance and non-suicidal self-injury among adults with recurrent self-injury.

Journal of research in personality·2026
Same author

How Clinical Utility Emerges: Experiences of Psychotherapists Using the Structured Interview of Personality Organization - Revised (STIPO-R).

Journal of personality assessment·2026
Same author

"I've built a good life for myself": A qualitative study of patient-perceived change in transference-focused psychotherapy.

Psychotherapy research : journal of the Society for Psychotherapy Research·2026
Same author

The DSM-5 Alternative Model of Personality Disorder's Coverage of Borderline Personality Concepts.

Personality and mental health·2026
Same author

Structural features of borderline personality organization mediate the links between personality traits and depressive symptoms.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Borderline personality disorder does not predict treatment outcome in a partial hospital program independent of internalizing and harmful substance use dimensions.

Personality disorders·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 12, 2026

Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder
09:55

Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder

Published on: March 8, 2018

13.1K

Exploring research-participant perceptions of experience sampling studies on self-harm.

Reed M Morgan1, Gabrielle S Ilagan1, Christopher C Conway1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Fordham University.

Psychological Assessment
|November 6, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Experience sampling methods (ESMs) for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs) are generally well-tolerated. Most participants found studies satisfactory and feasible, with minimal risk of intensifying SITBs, promoting ethical research.

More Related Videos

Virtual Hand with Ambiguous Movement between the Self and Other Origin: Sense of Ownership and 'Other-Produced' Agency
08:01

Virtual Hand with Ambiguous Movement between the Self and Other Origin: Sense of Ownership and 'Other-Produced' Agency

Published on: October 28, 2020

6.0K
Enactive Phenomenological Approach to the Trier Social Stress Test: A Mixed Methods Point of View
05:26

Enactive Phenomenological Approach to the Trier Social Stress Test: A Mixed Methods Point of View

Published on: January 7, 2019

7.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 12, 2026

Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder
09:55

Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder

Published on: March 8, 2018

13.1K
Virtual Hand with Ambiguous Movement between the Self and Other Origin: Sense of Ownership and 'Other-Produced' Agency
08:01

Virtual Hand with Ambiguous Movement between the Self and Other Origin: Sense of Ownership and 'Other-Produced' Agency

Published on: October 28, 2020

6.0K
Enactive Phenomenological Approach to the Trier Social Stress Test: A Mixed Methods Point of View
05:26

Enactive Phenomenological Approach to the Trier Social Stress Test: A Mixed Methods Point of View

Published on: January 7, 2019

7.1K

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • Experience sampling research (ESM) is crucial for understanding self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs).
  • Concerns exist regarding the demanding nature of ESMs for individuals with SITB histories.
  • Unresolved questions remain about participant responses to these intensive research designs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how individuals with a history of SITBs engage with and perceive experience sampling methods (ESMs) targeting these outcomes.
  • To investigate potential benefits and harms associated with participating in ESM studies for SITBs.
  • To inform ethical research practices and enhance the validity of the SITB evidence base.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods investigation combining quantitative and qualitative data from 109 community-dwelling adults with a history of significant SITBs.
  • Quantitative analyses assessed participant ratings of study experience (satisfaction, feasibility, stress) and iatrogenic effects.
  • Qualitative investigation used reflexive thematic analysis of open-ended responses to explore perceptions of the research process.

Main Results:

  • Most participants reported satisfactory and feasible study experiences, with no undue stress.
  • Little evidence of iatrogenic effects (intensification of SITBs) was observed across repeated assessments.
  • Qualitative themes included enhanced self-awareness, confronting guarded experiences, emotion regulation, self-related change, and inconvenience.

Conclusions:

  • ESMs targeting SITBs appear feasible and generally safe for individuals with a history of these behaviors.
  • Participant experiences encompass self-awareness, emotional processing, and personal change, alongside practical inconveniences.
  • Researchers should consider these potential benefits and harms to ensure ethical ESM implementation in SITB research.