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A Field Guide to Cross-Cultural Research on Childhood Learning: Theoretical, Methodological, Practical, and Ethical Considerations for an Interdisciplinary Field
- Sheina Lew-Levy(editor)
- Stephen Asatsa(editor)
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| Title | A Field Guide to Cross-Cultural Research on Childhood Learning |
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| Subtitle | Theoretical, Methodological, Practical, and Ethical Considerations for an Interdisciplinary Field |
| Contributor | Sheina Lew-Levy(editor) |
| Stephen Asatsa(editor) | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.11647/OBP.0440 |
| Landing page | https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/OBP.0440 |
| License | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ |
| Copyright | Sheina Lew-Levy; Stephen Asatsa; Copyright of individual chapters are maintained by the chapter author(s). |
| Publisher | Open Book Publishers |
| Publication place | Cambridge, UK |
| Published on | 2025-05-09 |
| ISBN | 978-1-80511-466-6 (Paperback) |
| 978-1-80511-467-3 (Hardback) | |
| 978-1-80511-468-0 (PDF) | |
| 978-1-80511-470-3 (HTML) | |
| 978-1-80511-469-7 (EPUB) | |
| Short abstract | This volume addresses the critical gaps in developmental research on childhood learning by advocating for a more inclusive and cross-cultural approach. Recent studies highlight a concerning over-reliance on data from post-industrialized western countries, raising questions about the broader applicability of findings. This book seeks to provide a comprehensive solution, bridging the gap between theory and practice. |
| Long abstract | This volume addresses the critical gaps in developmental research on childhood learning by advocating for a more inclusive and cross-cultural approach. Recent studies highlight a concerning over-reliance on data from post-industrialized western countries, raising questions about the broader applicability of findings. This book seeks to provide a comprehensive solution, bridging the gap between theory and practice. It offers a unique guide for researchers by combining interdisciplinary perspectives from anthropology, psychology, education, and beyond. With over 60 contributors from 21 countries, the book weaves together diverse cultural insights, challenging the narrow scope of traditional research. Each chapter features multiple perspectives, creating a coherent and thoughtful discussion of essential topics such as cultural learning, childhood, and the historical and social forces shaping development. 'A Field Guide to Cross-Cultural Research on Childhood Learning' goes beyond theoretical discussions by offering practical advice on fieldwork, ethics, and engaging policymakers. By centering marginalized voices and emphasizing community agency, it strives to democratize developmental research. The format is innovative, merging the breadth of encyclopedic entries with the depth of cohesive chapters. Moreover personal reflections and photographs embedded in the book will give readers a window into the experiences of those involved in cross-cultural research on children. This accessible, academically rigorous volume is a must-read for scholars seeking to advance inclusive and sustainable research on childhood learning, and anybody interested in child development in a worldwide perspective. |
| Print length | 400 pages (xxxiv+366) |
| Language | English (Original) |
| Dimensions | 156 x 28 x 234 mm | 6.14" x 1.1" x 9.21" (Paperback) |
| 156 x 32 x 234 mm | 6.14" x 1.26" x 9.21" (Hardback) | |
| Weight | 757g | 26.70oz (Paperback) |
| 938g | 33.09oz (Hardback) | |
| Media | 14 illustrations |
| 5 tables | |
| OCLC Number | 1519849582 |
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Contents
- Helen Elizabeth Davis
- Dorsa Amir
- Michelle Kline
- Feryl Badiani
- Nicole Wen
- Nokwanda Ndlovu
- Sarah Pope-Caldwell
- Bruce Rawlings
- Nachita Rosun
- Tanya MacGillivray
- Seth Oppong
- Zahra Halavani
- Ivan Kroupin
- Akira Takada
- Jing Xu
- Natália Dutra
- Barry Hewlett
- April Nowell
- Felix Reide
3. Charting a middle course: Theory and methods in the practice of cross-cultural research
(pp. 67–110)- Felix Reide
- Ivan Kroupin
- April Nowell
- Chantal Medaets
- Miguel Silan
- Heidi Keller
- Mark Nielsen
- Patricia M. Greenfield
- Akira Takada
- Andrew D. Coppens
- Gairan Pamei
- Bruno Ferreira
- Andrea Taverna
- Kara Weisman
- Ana Maria R. Gomes
4. Research Methods: A collage
(pp. 111–162)- Elena Miu
- Roman Stengelin
- Katja Liebal
- David F. Lancy
- Annemieke Milks
- Bruce Rawlings
- Joscha Kärtner
- Ilaria Pretelli
- Heejung Park
- Felix Reide
- Akira Takada
- Jing Xu
- Michelle Kline
5. Preparing for the field
(pp. 163–198)- Adam Boyette
- Michael Gurven
- Nokwanda Ndlovu
- Alejandrina Cristia
- Alyssa N. Crittenden
- Dorsa Amir
- Adam Boyette
- Ardain Dzabatou
- Vidrige Kandza
- Patricia Kanngiesser
- Sarah Pope-Caldwell
- Marie Schäfer
- Andrea Taverna
- Jing Xu
- Bonnie Hewlett
- Bruce Rawlings
- Camila Scaff
- Monika Abels
- Xiaojie Tian
- Feryl Badiani
- Nokwanda Ndlovu
- Seth Oppong
- Nachita Rosun
7. Sharing your research
(pp. 243–266)- Tanya MacGillivray
- Dorsa Amir
- Xiaojie Tian
- Annemieke Milks
- Sarah Pope-Caldwell
- Yitong Wang
- Alejandrina Cristia
- Claire Hodson
- Natália Dutra
- Srujana Duggirala
- Dustin Eirdosh
- Adi Prasetijo
- Cika Aprilia
- Patricia M. Greenfield
- Dustin Eirdosh
- Noa Lavi
- Athul Muchukunnu
- Blanca Guerrero-Meyer
- Susan Hanisch
- Seetha Kakkoth
- Vinod Chellan
- Barnabas Simatende
- Elise Trumbull
- Carrie Rothstein-Fisch
- Ilaria Pretelli
- Stephen Asatsa
- Tatjana Puschkarsky
10. Looking forward, looking back
(pp. 345–352)- Stephen Asatsa
- Sheina Lew-Levy
Contributors
Sheina Lew-Levy
(editor)Associate Professor of Psychology at Durham University
Sheina Lew-Levy is Associate Professor of Psychology at Durham University, UK. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Cambridge (2019). Drawing from anthropological and psychological theory, she conducts research in hunter-gatherer societies to understand the cultural diversity in, and evolution of, social learning in childhood. As the co-founder and Co-Director of Forager Child Studies, she also conducts cross-cultural reviews and secondary data analysis on the pasts, presents, and futures of hunter-gatherer children’s learning.
Stephen Asatsa
(editor)Senior Lecturer at Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Stephen Asatsa holds a PhD in Counselling Psychology and is Senior Lecturer at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya. He researches Indigenous knowledge systems with a focus on decolonization of theory, research, and practice. He has published on traditional mourning rituals, traditional marriage rites, traditional circumcision curriculum and use of taboos in behavior regulation. He contributes to multidisciplinary research collaboration networks globally, specifically on personality psychology, cultural evolution, child development, and trauma and death literacy.