What do we know about the generalizability of this study? In the language of researchers, can the results of this study be generalized?

The limited sample size poses challenges to generalizing the study’s results. Only 72 out of 103 students participated, with the remaining refusing to participate. Increased penetration points could enhance data collection accuracy, though the limited sample size constrains the ability to generalize findings (Wang & Rodgers, 2006).

Find the following article in the library and then use it to answer the following questions. You can copy and paste the reference into Summon to find the article.

Sutter, M., & Perrin, P. B. (2016). Discrimination, mental health, and suicidal ideation among LGBTQ people of color. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 63(1), 98–105. https://doi.org/10.1037/cou0000126

Read the information in the section Method – Participants. Describe the sample population (who participated) in your own words. Use the correct in-text citation.

Sutter and Perrin (2016) conducted their study to address gaps in existing research on discrimination, mental health, and suicidal ideation among LGBTQ individuals of color. The survey sample included members of the LGBTQ community from various racial and ethnic backgrounds, aged 18 and older, residing in major urban centers.

Outside of the participants in this survey, who else might the results be true for? In the language of research, who can the results be generalized to?

The results may be relevant to other marginalized groups experiencing mental health challenges, including individuals who identify as LGBTQ or belong to minority racial and ethnic groups. Mental health professionals might use these findings to identify, diagnose, and treat mental health issues in these populations. However, the generalizability is limited due to potential biases and safeguards in the survey process, including incomplete surveys or deletions.

References

Berry, J. W., & Hou, F. (2016). Immigrant acculturation and wellbeing in Canada. Canadian Psychology/Psychologie Canadienne, 57(4), 254–264. https://doi-org.library.capella.edu/10.1037/cap0000064

Sutter, M., & Perrin, P. B. (2016). Discrimination, mental health, and suicidal ideation among LGBTQ people of color. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 63(1), 98–105. https://doi-org.library.capella.edu/10.1037/cou0000126

PSYC FPX 3210 Assessment 1 Analyzing Sources