ESM

As technology continues to shape the way we conduct studies, researchers are increasingly opting for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) for experience sampling. In this post, we will explore some of the advantages and important considerations when implementing a BYOD approach in experience sampling, focusing on how each aspect will impact participant motivation and burden.

In our last post, we addressed incentives and their impact on an experience sampling study. In this article, we will discuss another key domain in drafting a successful ESM study: daily burden. Burden might be defined as the length of experience sampling sessions plus the frequency of prompting, and the impact of these daily interruptions on participant motivation.

In our previous post, we discussed the value of balancing participant motivation and burden through sampling protocol. In this post, we will discuss the ways in which incentives can be used to increase participant motivation. Whether intrinsic (altruistic or prosocial) or extrinsic (financial or achievement-based), the inclusion of a thoughtful incentive structure to your study

In our prior post, we discussed balancing participant burden and motivation in experience sampling studies. This article focuses on designing a protocol that strikes this balance. You might think of the ESM protocol as the design blueprint for a study. Researchers can optimize their ESM protocol design for a coherent theoretical and empirical approach, ensuring