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Citing Decisions in Psychology: A Roadblock to Cumulative and Inclusive Science

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This analysis reveals how citing decisions affect diversity and equity in psychological science, suggesting necessary improvements.

Citing practices directly influence the inclusiveness and cumulative nature of psychological science, impacting progress.
Suboptimal citation behaviors, including negligence and fraud, can perpetuate historical exclusion in the field.
Factors driving poor citation decisions involve individual motivations and systemic issues like excessive literature growth.
Recommendations include strategies at various levels to enhance citation practices and promote a more diverse body of references.

Lawson et al. (2025) studied this question.

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