Beyond WEIRD Selection Research: Cross-Cultural, International, and Measurement Perspectives in Personnel Selection and Assessment

Description

This special issue addresses the overrepresentation of Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic (WEIRD) populations in personnel selection and assessment research. It seeks to broaden the field's understanding by examining selection practices, measurement approaches, and fairness considerations across diverse cultural and international contexts.

The issue welcomes research that explores how selection instruments function across different populations, examines cultural variations in competencies and assessment methods, and investigates the validity and applicability of established selection practices globally. Contributors are encouraged to address measurement equivalence, cross-cultural validation, and the development of culturally-informed selection strategies.

Potential topics

• Cross-cultural and international perspectives on personnel selection and assessment
• Measurement equivalence and validity of selection instruments across cultural contexts
• Selection practices and fairness in non-WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) populations
• Cultural adaptation and localization of selection methods
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion in global talent acquisition and assessment
• Organizational and societal differences affecting selection outcomes across countries
• Alternative assessment approaches reflecting diverse cultural values and competency frameworks