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. 2022 Nov 29;13:1054292. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1054292

TABLE 1.

Experience sampling questions.

Question Type Response options or anchors Contingent
1 Did you want anything? Categorical Yes, unsure, no No
2 What did you want most? Open Open text entry Yes
3 How intense was your experience of wanting it? Slider Very weak…moderate…very strong Yes
4 Did you want to feel … ? (Check all that apply) Categorical Alert/awake, calm mind/peaceful, good about yourself, successful/accomplished, acknowledged/liked (by another), in control of your situation, connected (with others), excited/inspired, comfort/relief, good/pleasant in your body, something else[fill in], nothing in particular Yes
5 What were you doing?
(Select your primary activity)
Categorical Work/school, entertainment/leisure, personal care/chores/errands, travel/commuting,
talking/conversation, eating, exercising, sleeping/in bed, something else[fill in]
No
6 Were you with other people? Categorical Yes-and interacting with them, yes-but not interacting, no No
7 How were you feeling? Slider Very bad…neutral…very good No
8 How would you describe your energy level? Slider Low…high No
9 How were you feeling physically? (Check all that apply) Categorical Hungry, energized, good/pleasant, discomfort (pain, sick, etc.), tired, something else[fill in], nothing in particular No
10 Were you feeling any of the following emotions?
(Check all that apply)
Categorical Angry, content, awe/amazed, happy, grateful, sad, anxious, resentful, guilty, enthusiastic, restless, compassionate, something else[fill in], not feeling an emotion No
11 Was something on your mind that you were thinking about repeatedly? Slider Not at all…somewhat…very much No
12 Were you feeling stressed? Slider Not at all…somewhat…very much No
13 Were you feeling lonely? Slider Not at all…somewhat…very much No
14 How were you feeling about yourself? Slider Very bad…neutral…very good No
15 Were you appreciating/enjoying what was happening around you? Slider Not at all…somewhat…very much No