EMA Training & Teaching

In June 2024, on behalf of the WEALTH consortium, Prof. Steriani Elavsky from the University of Ostrava and Assoc. Prof. Tomas Vetrovsky from Charles University presented an Introduction to EMA training.

The focus of the training is on physical behaviour research. These methods enable real-time data collection and interventions in natural settings, offering valuable insights and opportunities to influence participants’ behaviours and experiences. It includes discussion of the following topics:

• EMA Theory: An overview of EMA principles and benefits, with a focus on studying physical activity and sedentary behaviour.
• Use Cases: Real-world examples of EMA and EMI applications in physical behaviour research.
• Practical Tips: Guidance on setting up EMA studies, emphasizing event-based EMA methods where surveys are triggered by events detected by various sensors in real time.