Temperament and the Pursuit of an Integrated Developmental Psychology (original) (raw)

This paper discusses the fragmentation in developmental psychology, historically divided into cognitive and social domains, and advocates for a more integrative approach that incorporates advances in temperament research. It explores how understanding individual differences in temperament can enhance developmental psychology, proposing that training should emphasize research questions rather than strict area boundaries. By linking temperament to broader developmental constructs and processes such as personality and socialization, the paper highlights the importance of a unified framework in understanding child development.