February 1, 1990
View Full PaperThe Social Rhythm Metric An Instrument to Quantify the Daily Rhythms of Life
Key Points
- This research aims to develop and pilot test the Social Rhythm Metric (SRM) to measure daily social rhythms.
- Developed the Social Rhythm Metric for quantifying daily social rhythms.
- Piloted the SRM in 50 healthy control subjects.
- Assessed reliability and validity of the SRM measurements.
- The Social Rhythm Metric demonstrated strong reliability and validity in measurements.
- Pilot testing indicated its potential use in integrating psychosocial and biological research.
- Discussion includes various clinical applications for the SRM.
Abstract
The Social Rhythm Metric (SRM) is an instrument designed to quantify an individual's daily social rhythms. Social rhythms are important both as a way of structuring the day cognitively and as time cues (or zeitgebers) that drive the biological clock (circadian system). The development of the SRM and its pilot testing in 50 healthy control subjects is described, along with measurements of reliability and validity. The potential of the SRM for integrating psychosocial and biological research and its clinical applicability are discussed.