October 3, 2025Open Access

Ethnographic methods can help psychology overcome its WEIRD problems

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Adopting ethnographic methods can improve the diversity of theories in psychology, addressing WEIRD issues.
Greater diversity in participant selection is essential for cross-cultural psychological research to remain relevant and effective.
Non-experimental methods provide unique insights that experimental approaches may overlook in psychological studies.
Incorporating ethnographic approaches suggests a shift in how psychology can expand its theoretical frameworks and methodologies.

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Ethnographic methods may enhance theories and participant diversity in cross-cultural psychology, indicating new approaches needed.

Oliveira et al. (2025) studied this question.

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