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Experience method sampling and self-control: measurement or intervention tool?

Walczak, Wojciech (2025) Experience method sampling and self-control: measurement or intervention tool?

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Abstract:Self-control is one of the most investigated concepts in psychological research.. As self-control already has a well-established theoretical framework, this paper examined whether the concept is susceptible to being influenced by the mere measurement effect. Subsequently, the two-factor self-control model, dividing the concept into inhibitory self-control and initiatory self-control, was assessed by the ESM. The study consisted of three major parts. Starting with the pre-test, continuing with ESM and ending with post-test. The pre-test and the post-test results were analyzed between the experimental group the control group. Repeated measures ANOVA model was implemented. Additionally, thematic analysis was performed to analyze feedback obtained from participants in the experimental group. For the quantitative analysis, results provided an significant interaction effect for the initiatory self-control, F(1,54) = 4.106, p = .048. Thematic analysis indicated six themes: Increased Awareness, Reflection and Insight, Repetition, Longevity, Positive Impact and Negative Impact. Findings suggested that while the general score of self-control and its inhibitory dimension remained stable throughout the study, initiatory self-control significantly and positively changed due to ESM. While accounting for certain limitations highlighted in this paper, for instance regarding the sample size, it could be stated that ESM is more than just a measurement tool.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology BSc (56604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/104921
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