Newson, Martha ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7700-9562 (2026) WILD kids, cutting-edge research: enhancing diversity and reflexivity in psychology. Behavioral and Brain Sciences: An International Journal of Current Research and Theory with Open Peer Commentary, 49:e274. ISSN 0140-525X (Print), 1469-1825 (Online) (doi:10.1017/S0140525X25103993)

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Abstract

The application of the WILD research framework (Worldwide, In situ, Local, Diverse) to developmental psychology exposes further WEIRD biases. I suggest that Diversity must extend beyond Worldwide sampling to include within-nation variation and suggest that structural and cultural barriers maintaining WEIRD dominance can be mitigated through lightening bureaucratic loads, researcher reflexivity, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	WILD, cutting-edge research, diversity, psychology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology L Education > L Education (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development > Centre for Inequalities Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > School of Human Sciences (HUM)
Last Modified:	09 Sep 2026 13:47
URI:	https://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/51927

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