Here’s a recent literature roundup from PubMed, PsychNet, and Google Scholar for your enjoyment. “Daily Interpersonal Experience Partially Explains the Association Between Social Rank and Physical Health.” This study examined the relationship between one’s perception

People often listen to music to relieve stress. Hanging out with friends is known to relieve stress. So, does hanging out with friends while listening to music double this effect? This was the question of

There has been recent research showing nature is a “restorative environment,” or a setting that effectively enables people to recover from attentional, social, and other demands of modern/daily life. Consequentially, nature, along with other restorative

How long should an experience sampling study be? The answer lies in the type of schedule you’ve chosen to use. Conner and Lehman lay out a few guidelines for different types of sampling schedules. Download

It’s about that time of year again. University students are preparing for graduation, and the beginning of life after their post-secondary education. During this time, students tend to think about their meaning in life. A

Ecological momentary assessment (EMA, or experience sampling) is a method that has unique advantages., compared to traditional methods using surveys and/or observing people in the laboratory. In the influential paper named on the subject, Saul

Reach is a youth program in Victoria, Australia, that helps youth to live thriving lives. One way they do this is by teaching them coping strategies for stressful situations in daily life. The organization did

There is increasing concern that most people in need of mental health (MH) services and/or substance abuse (SA) treatment are not receiving services. Although this situation seems daunting, smartphone apps can address some of these

When you recall an emotional experience in the past, do you think you remember it exactly as it occurred? Chances are you don’t. And according to a new experience sampling study, your personality, tiredness, and

Have you ever used a standing desk? They are becoming increasingly popular, as they are reported to have multiple health benefits. One study helped confirm these benefits in a study using ecological momentary assessment. Researchers from