Abstract
Single-case experimental design (SCED) is a rigorous method of studying behavior and behavior change. A key characteristic of SCED is repeated, systematic assessment of outcome variables, which is critical to achieving high internal validity, collecting a sufficient number of observations to conduct adequately powered statistical analyses, capturing dynamic and fine-grained changes in outcomes, and tailoring interventions at the individual level. Recent advances in real-time monitoring technology, such as digital ecological momentary assessment, passive smartphone-based behavioral tracking, and physiological assessment with wearable biosensors, are extremely well-suited to conducting these repeated, systematic measurements. Here, we discuss the rationale for incorporating real-time data collection technologies within SCED and highlight how recent studies have paired SCED with real-time monitoring. We also present original data illustrating how real-time digital monitoring can provide an idiographic and granular view of behavior (in this case, suicidal ideation). Last, we discuss the challenges of, and offer our recommendations for, using real-time monitoring technologies in SCED research.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 87-96 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Behaviour Research and Therapy |
| Volume | 117 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health
Keywords
- Ecological momentary assessment
- Passive sensing
- Real-time monitoring
- Single-case experimental design
- Technology
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Real-time monitoring technology in single-case experimental design research : Opportunities and challenges. / Bentley, Kate H.; Kleiman, Evan M.; Elliott, Grace; Huffman, Jeffery C.; Nock, Matthew K.
In: Behaviour Research and Therapy, Vol. 117, 01.06.2019, p. 87-96.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Nock, Matthew K.
PY - 2019/6/1
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