PsychologyJuly 16, 2026
generalizability
/ˌdʒɛnərəlaɪzəˈbɪləti/
Definition
The extent to which the results of a specific study can be accurately applied or extended to a larger, more diverse population or context.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'generalize,' which stems from the Latin 'genus' meaning 'kind' or 'race.' The suffix '-ability' indicates the capacity for the quality to exist, entering English via Middle French.
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The author notes that because the study used a very small sample size of only 18 participants, the findings have limited generalizability to the broader population of individuals with borderline personality disorder.
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