Refining an ecological momentary assessment study of binge eating among sexual minority and heterosexual young women: a mixed methods pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is used to capture daily lived experiences, states, and environments. Although EMA is commonly used in behavioral health research, there remains a dearth of literature on how researchers account for design considerations of EMA techniques when designing studies. The goal of this formative mixed methods study was to elicit feedback on EMA study procedures and materials from the target populations for a larger study about binge eating among sexual minority and heterosexual young women, in which data are collected entirely remotely.

Methods

Sexual minority (n=12) and heterosexual (n=9) women ages 18-30 who binge ate took part in a pilot EMA study and exit interview and survey. As part of the consent and orientation process, parti

SUBMITTER: Heron KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10643268 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature