The State of Open Science in the Field of Psychology and Law

Abstract

The field of psychology and law can meaningfully influence the lives of people involved in the justice and legal systems. As such, its researchers have a responsibility to conduct valid, transparent, and accessible science. Although open science practices have not yet reached widespread and universal adoption in psychology and law, very few researchers expressed negative opinions about these practices or were opposed to implementing them at least in some form. Education, resources, open discourse, and collaborative problem solving are needed to better align psychology and law researchers’ favorable perceptions of open science with actual use

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