Prejudice scholars should revisit foundational theory and method rather than only innovate

Evidence

A reflection on his efforts encourages social psychologists to entertain the value and the legitimacy of occasionally returning to their theoretical and methodological roots. The ideas formulated by Allport have generated a considerable legacy of subsequent empirical research, and these ideas continue to provide a foundation for future efforts in the study of linguistic factors in prejudice. — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 1302

Categorization

• XREF: Connects to the recurring theme of whether classic social psychology findings (like Allport’s contact hypothesis) hold up under contemporary scrutiny — echoes the ‘replication crisis’ debates.