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Going WILD keeps developmental theories in context

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 July 2026

Samuel H. Forbes Open the ORCID record for Samuel H. Forbes [Opens in a new window] ,
Prerna Aneja Open the ORCID record for Prerna Aneja [Opens in a new window]  and
Alvaro I. Rodriguez Saavedra Open the ORCID record for Alvaro I. Rodriguez Saavedra [Opens in a new window]
Samuel H. Forbes*
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, Durham University, Durham, UK samuel.forbes@durham.ac.uk https://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/samuel-forbes/
Prerna Aneja
Affiliation:
School of Psychology, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK p.aneja@uea.ac.uk alvaro.rodriguez@uea.ac.uk
Alvaro I. Rodriguez Saavedra
Affiliation:
School of Psychology, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK p.aneja@uea.ac.uk alvaro.rodriguez@uea.ac.uk
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*Corresponding author.
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Abstract

Bard et al. call for increased inclusivity in developmental science. In agreement with this need, we highlight the need to examine the origins of our developmental theories. We build on their work by demonstrating that a failure to examine the metaphysical commitments to culture within our theories can lead to erroneous assumptions as well as constraining research on development.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 49 , 2026 , e267
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© The Author(s), 2026. Published by Cambridge University Press

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