Department of Clinical Psychology and Experimental Psychopathology, University of Groningen, Grote Kruisstraat 2/1, 9712 TS, Groningen, The Netherlands.
University Center for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Accare, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Child Psychiatry Hum Dev. 2022 Dec;53(6):1129-1147. doi: 10.1007/s10578-021-01177-8. Epub 2021 Jun 1.
Traditionally, symptoms of youth psychopathology are assessed with questionnaires, clinical interviews, or laboratory observations. Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) could be a particularly valuable additional methodology, since EMA enables examining the daily lives of youths near real-time, considering fluctuations and specific contexts of symptoms. This systematic review aimed to review the characteristics of current EMA applications and to provide a synthesis of their potential in studying youth psychopathology. Following a systematic search in PsycInfo and Medline, we identified 50 studies in clinical samples. Most studies used EMA to examine fluctuations in symptoms, affect, and behavior, and the relation with contextual factors. EMA was also used to investigate interactions between parents and their children over time, and to monitor and predict treatment response. EMA appeared feasible in youth and could provide valuable insights that contribute to understanding youth psychopathology. Benefits, gaps, and suggestions for future research and clinical practice are discussed.
传统上，青少年精神病理学的症状是通过问卷、临床访谈或实验室观察来评估的。生态瞬时评估 (EMA) 可能是一种特别有价值的补充方法，因为 EMA 可以实时考察青少年的日常生活，考虑到症状的波动和特定情境。本系统综述旨在综述当前 EMA 应用的特点，并综合其在研究青少年精神病理学方面的潜力。我们在 PsycInfo 和 Medline 中进行了系统搜索，确定了 50 项临床样本研究。大多数研究使用 EMA 来检查症状、情绪和行为的波动，以及与情境因素的关系。EMA 还被用于研究父母与子女之间随时间的相互作用，以及监测和预测治疗反应。EMA 似乎在青少年中是可行的，并且可以提供有价值的见解，有助于理解青少年精神病理学。讨论了未来研究和临床实践的益处、差距和建议。
