Systematic review of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) studies of five public health-related behaviours: review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) involves repeated, real-time assessments of phenomena (eg, cognitions, emotions, behaviours) over a period of time in naturalistic settings. EMA is increasingly used to study both within-person and between-person processes. We will review EMA studies investigating key health behaviours and synthesise: (1) study characteristics (eg, frequency of assessments, adherence, incentives), (2) associations between psychological predictors and behaviours and (3) moderators of adherence to EMA protocols.

Methods and analysis

This review will focus on EMA studies conducted across five public health behaviours in adult, non-clinical populations: movement behaviour (including physical activity and sedentary behaviour), dietary behaviour,

SUBMITTER: Kwasnicka D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8287614 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature