The application of ecological momentary assessment in suicide research

Subjects: Psychology >> Clinical and Counseling Psychology submitted time 2024-08-21

WU Caizhi YUN Yun XIAO Zhihua ZHOU Zhongying TONG Ting REN Zhihong

Abstract： [Objective] This article aims to systematically summarize the research findings of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) in the field of suicide. 
[Methods] It introduces the research design and target populations of EMA, analyzes its compliance and influencing factors, and discusses common safety management strategies.
[Results] The feasibility and safety of using EMA in suicide research are confirmed. EMA is capable of predicting the short-term variability of suicidal ideation and behavior, thereby enhancing the understanding of suicide risk and its influencing factors.
[Limitations] Despite advantages like high ecological validity and reduced recall bias, EMA has limitations regarding reactivity, dependency, data management, and statistics. 
[Conclusions] Future efforts should focus on strengthening data privacy protection, integrating digital technologies and artificial intelligence, and conducting localized research within the context of Chinese culture to further improve the understanding, prediction, and prevention of suicide.

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