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This study reviewed infant research reporting standards. Many demographic and methodological details were inconsistently reported, highlighting a need for standardized practices in behavior analysis research.

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  • Developmental psychology
  • Infant research

Background:

  • A call exists for unified demographic and methodological reporting in child research.
  • Infant research requires specific attention due to rapid development and reliance on caregivers.
  • Previous reviews broadly covered behavior-analytic studies, but infant-focused studies lacked systematic examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review demographic and methodological reporting in infant-focused behavior-analytic research.
  • To assess adherence to established reporting guidelines (e.g., Singh et al., PRISMA).
  • To identify gaps in reporting to inform the development of standardized practices.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a systematic review adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
  • Extracted data on participant demographics and methodological variables from infant behavior-analytic studies (0-12 months).
  • Utilized guidelines from Singh et al. for data extraction criteria.

Main Results:

  • Reporting completeness varied significantly, with age reported at 100% and birthplace at 0%.
  • Inconsistent reporting was observed across key demographic factors (sex, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, etc.).
  • Methodological details such as selection criteria, recruitment, consent, and ethics approval also showed variability.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized reporting is crucial for infant research in behavior analysis.
  • Improved reporting will enhance the representativeness and replicability of infant studies.
  • Clear standards are needed to ensure accurate information for practice in this expanding research area.