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Published on: March 17, 2023
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Automated Infant Eye Tracking: A Systematic Historical Review
Pär Nyström1, Andrea Nesa Ziavras1, Tekle Makashvili1
1Department of Psychology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
Summary
Automated eye tracking in infant research is growing, with larger sample sizes indicating increased accessibility. However, research remains concentrated on specific topics and populations, leaving many areas unexplored.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Automated eye tracking offers unique advantages for studying infant populations.
- A comprehensive overview of the field's current state and trends has been lacking.
- This gap leaves the field without guidance on critical aspects like WEIRDness, statistical power, and replication.
Observation:
- A systematic review analyzed 793 peer-reviewed articles on automated eye tracking in infants (0-2 years).
- Data extracted included publication dates, author affiliations, keywords, and sample sizes.
- Trends in methodology, population focus, and research topics were identified.
Findings:
- The use of automated eye tracking in infant research is increasing.
- Associated sample sizes are growing, suggesting improved accessibility.
- Research predominantly focuses on WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) populations.
- Dominant research topics include methods, language, attention, autism, and face processing.
Implications:
- The field's current focus leaves numerous research areas understudied.
- There is significant potential for future infant eye tracking research.
- Addressing WEIRDness and replication issues is crucial for advancing the field.
