Researchers were interested in secondary school pupils' attitudes and actions regarding environmental sustainability and climate change. They asked participants to keep a one-week personal diary detailing their daily eco-friendly actions (such as recycling, cycling instead of driving, or using reusable items). In their diaries, the participants were asked to record what actions they took, how much time they spent on these actions, and any barriers they faced.
There were 120 participants in the study: thirty adolescents aged 15–16 years old from four different schools in the Leeds area. There were equal numbers of male and female participants.
Before the study began, the researchers devised a coding frame to analyse the content of these diaries. Categories included: frequency of recycling; modes of transport; expressions of concern about the future.
Briefly explain how far the results from this study can be generalised.
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