Application of ecological momentary assessment in the study of dynamic relationships between adolescent self-injury and related factors

Abstract

Adolescent self-injurious behavior has garnered widespread mental health concern. Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) offer a novel perspective for deeply understanding the complexity and dynamics of individual self-harm among adolescents by providing real-time monitoring of the continuous changes in self-harm ideation and behaviors, as well as their interactions with psychosocial factors within natural settings. This article outlines the application of EMA in exploring patterns of self-harm behavior and the dynamic relationships of self-injurious behavior with self-harm functions, emotional states, coping strategies and interpersonal relationships.

Keywords

self-injurious behaviors / ecological momentary assessment / adolescents