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Constructing an architecture for a decolonized developmental science
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 03 July 2026
Abstract
Bard, Keller, and Leavens’ proposal for a decolonized science is situated in shared intentionality and attachment theories. I suggest that decolonization is a complex and challenging endeavor that exceeds the scope of WILD. The commentary discusses the need for inclusive leadership, deeper cultural analysis, and broader structural reform in the research enterprise to advance toward decolonization.
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Let’s go WILD: increasing inclusivity in theories of developmental psychology
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