Innovative and ecological: integrating ecological momentary assessment into environmental science research
Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is a widely used methodology in psychological sciences; however, more broadly, environmental scientists have yet to fully capitalize on the benefits this method offers for gaining a critical understanding of subjective and behavioral responses to environmental f...
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| description | Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is a widely used methodology in psychological sciences; however, more broadly, environmental scientists have yet to fully capitalize on the benefits this method offers for gaining a critical understanding of subjective and behavioral responses to environmental factors. EMA enables the collection of experiences and actions occurring in one's natural environment as they unfold over time, allowing researchers to gain contextually informed, dynamic, and longitudinal insights. EMA can provide an accurate understanding of experiences and behaviors relevant to environmental science. To share this perspective, first, we describe current limitations in environmental research that could be addressed through the integration of EMA. Second, we discuss several benefits of adopting EMA in environmental sciences. Finally, we highlight the challenges and considerations involved in integrating EMA. The overarching implication of this work is to foster the interdisciplinary potential and promise of EMA methodology in advancing environmental science research. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-55de4201dffb427dbc4a9fe17de189b72025-08-20T03:08:29ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782025-04-011610.3389/fpsyg.2025.15570551557055Innovative and ecological: integrating ecological momentary assessment into environmental science researchMonika LohaniGinger BlodgettEcological momentary assessment (EMA) is a widely used methodology in psychological sciences; however, more broadly, environmental scientists have yet to fully capitalize on the benefits this method offers for gaining a critical understanding of subjective and behavioral responses to environmental factors. EMA enables the collection of experiences and actions occurring in one's natural environment as they unfold over time, allowing researchers to gain contextually informed, dynamic, and longitudinal insights. EMA can provide an accurate understanding of experiences and behaviors relevant to environmental science. To share this perspective, first, we describe current limitations in environmental research that could be addressed through the integration of EMA. Second, we discuss several benefits of adopting EMA in environmental sciences. Finally, we highlight the challenges and considerations involved in integrating EMA. The overarching implication of this work is to foster the interdisciplinary potential and promise of EMA methodology in advancing environmental science research.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1557055/fullecological momentary assessmentinterdisciplinary researchinnovationecological advancementclimate change |
| spellingShingle | Monika Lohani Ginger Blodgett Innovative and ecological: integrating ecological momentary assessment into environmental science research Frontiers in Psychology ecological momentary assessment interdisciplinary research innovation ecological advancement climate change |
| title | Innovative and ecological: integrating ecological momentary assessment into environmental science research |
| title_full | Innovative and ecological: integrating ecological momentary assessment into environmental science research |
| title_fullStr | Innovative and ecological: integrating ecological momentary assessment into environmental science research |
| title_full_unstemmed | Innovative and ecological: integrating ecological momentary assessment into environmental science research |
| title_short | Innovative and ecological: integrating ecological momentary assessment into environmental science research |
| title_sort | innovative and ecological integrating ecological momentary assessment into environmental science research |
| topic | ecological momentary assessment interdisciplinary research innovation ecological advancement climate change |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1557055/full |
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