Increasing Diversity in Cognitive Developmental Research: Issues and Solutions

• Published in: Journal of cognition and development Vol. 16; no. 5; pp. 683 - 692
• Main Authors: Rowley, Stephanie J., Camacho, Tissyana C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia Psychology Press 20.10.2015; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Children & youth; Cognitive Development; Cooperation; Cultural Differences; Disproportionate Representation; Ethnic Groups; Expertise; Low Income Groups; Minority & ethnic groups; Minority Group Children; Recruitment; Research Methodology; Research Problems; Socioeconomic factors; Trust (Psychology)

The current article discusses the importance of increasing racial-ethnic and socioeconomic diversity in cognitive developmental research. It begins with discussion of the implications of the underrepresentation of ethnic minority children in cognitive developmental research. It goes on to suggest re...