Table 2 Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) variable descriptions.
EMA variable | Survey items | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
Expected outcome | Choose an activity from the list below that you will probably do in the NEXT 2 H. Rate your expectation for this event | For all surveys: mean of expectations |
Experienced outcome | Last time you chose an event from the activity/event list that you thought might happen. Did it happen? How was it? | For activities that happened: mean of experienced outcomes |
Expectation inaccuracy | Rate your expectation for this event and How was it? | For all activities that happened: mean of |Outcome–Expectation| |
Optimistic expectations | Rate your expectation for this event and How was it? | For all activities where expectations were better than experienced outcomes: mean of (Outcome–Expectation) |
Pessimistic expectations | Rate your expectation for this event and How was it? | For all activities where expectations were worse than experienced outcomes: mean of (Outcome–Expectation) |
Positive affect | RIGHT NOW how much do you feel each of the following? Enthusiastic, Cheerful, Relaxed | For all survey responses: mean of positive affect items |
Negative affect | RIGHT NOW how much do you feel each of the following? Irritable, Anxious, Sad | For all survey responses: mean of negative affect items |
