Copyright
Sheina Lew-Levy; Stephen Asatsa; Copyright of individual chapters are maintained by the chapter author(s).Published On
2025-05-09ISBN
Paperback978-1-80511-466-6
Hardback978-1-80511-467-3
PDF978-1-80511-468-0
HTML978-1-80511-470-3
EPUB978-1-80511-469-7
Language
- English
Print Length
400 pages (xxxiv+366)Dimensions
Paperback156 x 28 x 234 mm(6.14" x 1.1" x 9.21")
Hardback156 x 32 x 234 mm(6.14" x 1.26" x 9.21")
Weight
Paperback757g (26.70oz)
Hardback938g (33.09oz)
Media
Illustrations14
Tables5
OCLC Number
1519849582THEMA
- JMC
- JHMC
BISAC
- PSY004000
- SOC047000
- SOC002010
- SOC019000
- EDU037000
Keywords
- Cross-cultural childhood learning
- Inclusive developmental research
- Child development research
- Ethics in childhood research
- Global childhood studies
A Field Guide to Cross-Cultural Research on Childhood Learning
Theoretical, Methodological, Practical, and Ethical Considerations for an Interdisciplinary Field
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.
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Contents
1. Studying childhood learning across cultures
(pp. 1–28)- Helen Elizabeth Davis
- Dorsa Amir
- Feryl Badiani
- Michelle Kline
- Nokwanda Ndlovu
- Sarah Pope-Caldwell
- Bruce Rawlings
- Nachita Rosun
- Nicole Wen
- Tanya MacGillivray
- Zahra Halavani
- Ivan Kroupin
- Akira Takada
- Jing Xu
- Seth Oppong
- Natália Dutra
- Barry Hewlett
- Felix Reide
- April Nowell
3. Charting a middle course: Theory and methods in the practice of cross-cultural research
(pp. 67–110)- Ivan Kroupin
- Felix Reide
- April Nowell
- Chantal Medaets
- Mark Nielsen
- Ana Maria R. Gomes
- Gairan Pamei
- Patricia M. Greenfield
- Andrea Taverna
- Andrew D. Coppens
- Akira Takada
- Miguel Silan
- Heidi Keller
- Kara Weisman
- Bruno Ferreira
4. Research Methods: A collage
(pp. 111–162)- Elena Miu
- Michelle Kline
- Ilaria Pretelli
- Bruce Rawlings
- Katja Liebal
- David F. Lancy
- Jing Xu
- Heejung Park
- Annemieke Milks
- Felix Reide
- Roman Stengelin
- Akira Takada
- Joscha Kärtner
5. Preparing for the field
(pp. 163–198)- Adam Boyette
- Dorsa Amir
- Adam Boyette
- Alejandrina Cristia
- Alyssa N. Crittenden
- Ardain Dzabatou
- Michael Gurven
- Vidrige Kandza
- Patricia Kanngiesser
- Nokwanda Ndlovu
- Sarah Pope-Caldwell
- Marie Schäfer
- Andrea Taverna
6. Negotiating fieldwork challenges: Voices from the field
(pp. 199–242)- Jing Xu
- Bonnie Hewlett
- Bruce Rawlings
- Camila Scaff
- Monika Abels
- Xiaojie Tian
- Feryl Badiani
- Nokwanda Ndlovu
- Nachita Rosun
- Seth Oppong
7. Sharing your research
(pp. 243–266)- Tanya MacGillivray
- Yitong Wang
- Srujana Duggirala
- Alejandrina Cristia
- Natália Dutra
- Xiaojie Tian
- Annemieke Milks
- Dorsa Amir
- Claire Hodson
- Sarah Pope-Caldwell
- Dustin Eirdosh
- Susan Hanisch
- Patricia M. Greenfield
- Barnabas Simatende
- Adi Prasetijo
- Cika Aprilia
- Noa Lavi
- Seetha Kakkoth
- Vinod Chellan
- Athul Muchukunnu
- Carrie Rothstein-Fisch
- Elise Trumbull
- Blanca Guerrero-Meyer
- Dustin Eirdosh
- Ilaria Pretelli
- Stephen Asatsa
- Tatjana Puschkarsky
10. Looking forward, looking back
(pp. 345–352)- Sheina Lew-Levy
- Stephen Asatsa
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.