Rumination is a well-known factor for depression. However, in-the-moment effects of rumination on momentary mood, or how rumination effects depression over time are not as well-known. A study from the University of Leuven in Belgium

Do your daydreams contribute to social adjustment? A study examined daydreams associated with social interactions in freshmen starting college, using experience sampling, to find out. Any incoming freshmen with a smartphone at a university in

With the Olympics in full swing, have you ever thought about how athletes keep their composure? Many use sport psychologists to help them “keep their head in the game.” How effective is this treatment, though?

Are you satisfied in your marriage? A daily diary study showed that this loaded question could be answered differently based on if one had more or less sleep. When answering a question like, “are you

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