Open AccessAvoiding hetero/cissexist bias in psychological research: a contribution from latin America
Author(s) -
Jaime Barrientos,
Blas Radi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
revista interamericana de psicología/interamerican journal of psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2329-4795
pISSN - 0034-9690
DOI - 10.30849/ripijp.v55i2.1631
Subject(s) - salient , field (mathematics) , diversity (politics) , psychology , psychological science , psychological research , epistemology , core (optical fiber) , cognitive psychology , sociology , social psychology , computer science , artificial intelligence , philosophy , anthropology , telecommunications , mathematics , pure mathematics
This theoretical paper seeks to reflect on hetero/cissexist bias and how it could influence scientific papers and research on sexual diversity in the field of psychology.First, the paper defines and describes core concepts in this area, particularly, the notion of bias. Next, some of the most salient problems in this field are outlined, particularly the one concerning homo and transsexuality pathologization.Finally, some recommendations considered pertinent and useful for avoiding and minimizing bias are systematized.