P ositionality statements, in which scholars declare identity categories to which they belong and indicate how such categories might bias their research, have become commonplace in the social sciences ...

So-called “positionality statements” are a threat to scientific inquiry. A foundational principle of truth-seeking is the norm of universalism: the concept that work must be judged on its own merits. ...

Increased recognition about the history, influence, and role of racism as a driver of health inequity has led to calls for improved diversity of representation in investigative teams and research ...

In psychology, there is a stigma against conducting me-search, or self-relevant research about one’s own identity or experiences. This bias overshadows the fact that self-relevant research is common ...