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Lifespan development requires a non-reductionist psychology that integrates biological and psychological factors. Niche construction theory offers a framework for this, balancing naturalistic and normative elements in developmental psychology.

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  • Philosophy of Science

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  • A proper understanding of lifespan development necessitates a non-reductionist psychological perspective.
  • Existing approaches may struggle to integrate biological processes without reducing psychology to physiology.

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  • To propose and advocate for the use of niche construction theory in lifespan development.
  • To provide a theoretical framework that accommodates both naturalistic and normative aspects of development.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis and theoretical argumentation.
  • Building upon Greve's (2023) suggestion for a non-reductionist psychology.
  • Applying niche construction theory to the field of lifespan development.

Main Results:

  • Niche construction theory provides a robust framework for a non-reductionist lifespan psychology.
  • This theory allows for the integration of biological and psychological factors.
  • It offers a way to balance naturalistic (biological) and normative (social/cultural) influences.

Conclusions:

  • Niche construction theory is a valuable theoretical tool for advancing lifespan development research.
  • It supports a more holistic and integrated understanding of human development.
  • This approach avoids reductionism while taking biological processes seriously.