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September 5, 2025Open Access

Epistemic Violence in Psychological Research: Unveiling Bias in Methodology, Methods, and the Peer Review Process

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Mainstream psychological science often prioritizes Western positivist approaches, leading to epistemic exclusion.
The article highlights how methodological gatekeeping and reviewer biases marginalize scholars from historically excluded communities.
It reviews the implications of epistemic violence through frameworks like postcolonial theory and critical psychology.
Strategies for improving research inclusivity include methodological pluralism and changes to peer review procedures.

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The article reveals biases in methodology and peer review, suggesting strategies for research inclusivity and epistemic justice.

Mvikeli Ncube (2025) studied this question.

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