Capturing Experience: Exploring Self-Report Measures in Alexander Technique Research
The ASO Newsletter - 47th edition
Enabling greater understanding of the Alexander Technique.
Introduction
In this 47th episode, we present a podcast style discussion with members of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) Research Group—Lesley Glover, Charlotte Woods, Erica Donnison, Julia Woodman, and Mark Vasak—on the use, creation, challenges, and opportunities of self-report outcome measures.
Self-report measures, widely used in research and healthcare, allow individuals to provide subjective insights into their experiences, behaviors, and health outcomes through questionnaires and surveys. These measures come in various forms, from tools designed to assess specific constructs to surveys tailored to particular research questions. In this episode, we explore the different types of self-report measures and discuss considerations in how they are selected, created, administered, and applied in both research and practice.
One key example of a self-report measure is Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), which capture patients' self-assessments of health and function, making them essential for modern, patient-centered research and care. We also discuss an example of a standardized tool called the Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile (MYMOP), which enables patients to identify and track the health outcomes most meaningful to them.
The conversation delves into the insights, challenges, and unique opportunities that self-report measures offer for understanding the process of change associated with the Alexander Technique. It also opens pathways for future research, with the potential to enrich our understanding of how to capture and share the holistic nature of learning the Alexander Technique.
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Additional Resources
To learn more about self-report measures: Download this free short and informative paper on Self-Report Questionnaires by authors Constantina Demetriou, Bilge Uzun Ozer, and Cecilia A. Essau
To learn more about the aims of the STAT research group please click here.
About
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