Evidence on the validity, reliability and usability of active and passive sensing of cognition for use in daily life: a scoping review protocol
Xiaochang Zhao (BMS-PHT), Magdalena Sikora (BMS-PHT), Artemis Stefani (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam- Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Biological Psychology), Jannis Kraiss (BMS-PHT), Peter ten Klooster (BMS-PHT), Matthijs Noordzij (BMS-PHT)
Abstract
With the increasing integration of technology, there is a growing interest in tapping into cognitive functions outside the laboratory settings to enhance ecological validity. Understanding the current approach to validate cognitive tasks on mobile devices such as smartphones is the first step to take cognitive measurements into daily life. Thus, the present scoping review aims to identify the evidence on the validity, reliability and usability of cognitive assessments in daily life. Both active cognitive tasks such as the n-back task, and passive sensing measurements such as keystroke dynamics will be reviewed. Additionally, insights on currently available mobile applications for cognitive assessments will also be addressed during the presentation. Understanding the strengths and limitations of these measurements is crucial for researchers seeking to incorporate cognitive measurements into daily life contexts. This review will provide initial guidance for selecting appropriate cognitive assessments tailored to specific research focuses and study designs.