Why Developmental Science? The Case for an Integrative Science of Human Becoming
Year: 2026
Type: editorial
Abstract: This editorial introduces the Journal of Developmental Science and makes the case for Developmental Science as a distinct, integrative discipline. The author argues that the fragmentation of human development research across psychology, neuroscience, education, and organizational science has created a gap — a gap that Developmental Science is uniquely positioned to fill. Drawing on the SPIRAL framework and the author's lived experience as a transformation leader, this editorial articulates the intellectual foundations, disciplinary boundaries, and scholarly ambitions of the new journal.
Source: Journal of Developmental Science
DOI: 10.68203/3fq7wm2k8d
Author: Fredah Mainah
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7220403182