Assessment in clinical psychology typically relies on global retrospective self-reports collected at research or clinic visits, which are limited by recall bias and are not well suited to address how behavior changes over time and across contexts. Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) involves repeated sampling of subjects’ current behaviors and experiences in real time, in subjects’ natural environments. EMA aims to minimize recall bias, maximize ecological validity, and allow study of microprocesses that influence behavior in real-world contexts. EMA studies assess particular events in subjects’ lives or assess subjects at periodic intervals, often by random time sampling, using technologies ranging from written diaries and telephones to electronic diaries and physiological sensors. We discuss the rationale for EMA, EMA designs, methodological and practical issues, and comparisons of EMA and recall data. EMA holds unique promise to advance the science and practice of clinical psychology by shedding light on the dynamics of behavior in real-world settings.

Saul Shiffman

Arthur A. Stone

Michael R. Hufford

Annual Review of Clinical Psychology

自 2005 年起出版的《临床心理学年度回顾》全面回顾了临床心理学和精神病学领域的重大发展。该杂志涵盖研究、理论和应用心理学原理来解决公认的疾病，包括精神分裂症、情绪、焦虑、童年、物质使用、认知和人格障碍。文章还涉及跨领域的更广泛问题，例如诊断、治疗、社会政策以及跨文化和法律问题。

The Annual Review of Clinical Psychology has been published since 2005, providing a comprehensive overview of significant developments in the fields of clinical psychology and psychiatry. This journal covers research, theory, and applied psychological principles to address recognized disorders, including schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety, childhood issues, substance use, cognitive disorders, and personality disorders. Articles also address broader interdisciplinary issues such as diagnosis, treatment, social policy, and cross-cultural and legal matters.

《Annual Review of Clinical Psychology》自2005年起出版，全面回顾了临床心理学和精神病学领域的重要进展。该期刊涵盖了研究、理论和应用心理学原理，以解决多种公认的心理疾病，包括精神分裂症、情绪障碍、焦虑症、儿童心理问题、物质使用障碍、认知障碍和人格障碍。文章还探讨了更广泛的跨领域问题，如诊断、治疗、社会政策以及跨文化和法律问题。

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Ecological Momentary Assessment

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