Smartwatch-Based Ecological Momentary Assessment for High-Temporal-Density, Longitudinal Measurement of Alcohol Use (AlcoWatch): Feasibility Evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ecological momentary assessment methods have recently been adapted for use on smartwatches. One particular class of these methods, developed to minimize participant burden and maximize engagement and compliance, is referred to as microinteraction-based ecological momentary assessment (μEMA).

Objective

This study explores the feasibility of using these smartwatch-based μEMA methods to capture longitudinal, high-temporal-density self-report data about alcohol consumption in a nonclinical population selected to represent high- and low-socioeconomic position (SEP) groups.

Methods

A total of 32 participants from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (13 high and 19 low SEP) wore a smartwatch running a custom-developed μEMA app for 3 months between

SUBMITTER: Stone C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11979524 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature