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Women in child development: themes from the SRCD Oral History Project
Claire E Cameron1, John W Hagen
1University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
History of Psychology
|October 13, 2005
Summary
This oral history project documents women's significant contributions to child development research. It highlights their struggles and achievements in the field during the early to mid-1900s.
Area of Science:
- Child Development Research
- Psychology History
Background:
- The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) is a leading scholarly organization.
- SRCD initiated an oral history project to document the field's evolution.
- The project focuses on prominent members' experiences and contributions.
Observation:
- 102 interviews were completed, with 47 featuring women's accounts.
- These accounts detail women's experiences in child development and psychology.
- The period covered is primarily the early to mid-1900s.
Findings:
- Women made substantial contributions to child development research.
- Their experiences reflect broader historical patterns for women in academia.
- Participants faced obstacles but achieved prominence through perseverance.
Implications:
- Understanding women's historical roles enriches the narrative of child development.
- The oral histories provide valuable insights into gender dynamics in scientific fields.
- This research underscores the importance of recognizing diverse contributions to science.
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