First published 2007
Experience sampling captures the reality of human behavior by studying people in their natural environments as they live their daily lives. Joel Hektner, Jennifer Schmidt, and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi present both the theoretical framework and practical methods behind this research approach. The technique involves collecting data from participants at multiple points throughout their regular routines, creating a detailed picture of how individuals actually spend their time and what they experience moment by moment. The authors explain how this methodology works, why it produces reliable insights about human behavior, and how researchers can implement it effectively. The book serves readers who want to understand how people navigate their everyday existence and offers researchers a comprehensive guide to applying these data collection methods in their own studies.
Genres: psychology, research, social-science, academic
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, research
368 pages · Paperback · SAGE Publications, Inc