University of Southern California · PsychologyStone Lab
Arthur A Stone · Los Angeles, California
Research Focus
Dr. Arthur A. Stone's lab focuses on improving how we measure people's everyday experiences using innovative methods like Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) and Experience Sampling Method (ESM). These techniques help psychologists gather data about emotions, behaviors, and thoughts as they occur in real time, rather than relying on memory-based questionnaires. This research aims to enhance the accuracy and relevance of psychological assessments, providing more insight into human behavior in daily life.
Ecological Momentary AssessmentExperience Sampling Methodpsychometricsbehavioral sciencedata collection
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the reliability of momentary data collection techniques.
AIM 02Evaluate how participants understand and engage with momentary assessment questions.
AIM 03Explore the impact of ecological settings on behavioral responses.
AIM 04Develop training protocols for participants in EMA studies.
AIM 05Address selection biases in momentary experience sampling.
Skills the Lab Values
statistical analysissmartphone app developmentsurvey designdata codingpsychometric testing
Output against the department
Publications372top 10% of dept.29th of 296
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Citations52ktop 3% of dept.10th of 296
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