Oregon Research Institute

Ecological Momentary Assessment of Peer Affiliation, Perceptions, and Behavior

The investigators developed and evaluated an assessment tool, Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), for measuring the experiences middle school youth have during non-school times.

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The EMA measurement tool provides researchers with a comprehensive understanding of how adolescents' mood states, perceptions of peer acceptance, and associations with deviant and prosocial peers impact their behavior. The outcomes inform prevention efforts by better defining when and how to intervene with at-risk youth to prevent the initiation and escalation of substance use.