Inconvenience and Generalization in Building a Better Psychology: Commentary on Sherman (2025)

This commentary addresses challenges of generalizability and external validity in psychological science. The authors argue that building a more robust and globally representative psychology requires researchers to move beyond convenience samples and engage with greater cultural, social, and contextual diversity. Responding to Sherman (2025), the article emphasizes the importance of broad comparative research and interdisciplinary approaches for improving theoretical development and empirical reliability in psychology.