Introduction to the special section on self-monitoring: A major assessment method in clinical psychology

Journal/Book: Psychol Assessment. 1999; 11: 750 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242, USA. Amer Psychological Assoc. 411-414.

Abstract: One of the most frequently used assessment methods, self-monitoring (SM), is reviewed in this Special Section. Despite its popularity with applied psychologists, relatively little research on its methodological adequacy or clinical utility has occurred in the past 20 years. The 8 articles invited for this Special Section are designed to renew interest in studying SM. In this regard, their authors have focused on SM as an assessment method, devoting relatively little attention to its use as a treatment procedure. Issues of terminology, SM parameters, and criteria for evaluating the quality of SM data are covered. In addition, descriptions of the use of SM with various clinical problems and populations, along with suggestions for motivating the collection of high-quality data are presented in the articles. Finally, the authors share their impressions of what is needed next if the scientific soundness of the method and its clinical utility are to continue to evolve.

Note: Editorial Cone JD, US Int Univ, Dept Psychol & Family Studies, 10455 Pomerado Rd, M-15, San Diego,CA 92131 USA

Keyword(s): MULTIPLE TRACKING; REACTIVITY; BEHAVIORS; VALIDITY; ANXIETY

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