# 202111201646 What are Ecological Momentary Assessments (EMA)
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#EMA [[Ecological Momentary Assessments]]
There are two types :
1. Time base, or event base EMA.
2. The four uses of EMA
**What is EMA and it's possible uses cases?**
- In understanding psychosocial mechanisms
- in understanding complex social factors
- giving treatment and interventions in depression, anxiety
- tracking symptoms and distress
From [[Ecological Momentary Assessment. Saul Shiffman, Arthur A. Stone, and Michael R. Hufford]]