Transferability in qualitative research refers to the degree to which the results of a research study can be applicable to other contexts, situations, times, and populations. It is synonymous with generalizability or external validity in quantitative research. However, unlike generalizability, transferability does not involve broad claims, but invites readers of research to make associations between elements of research and their own experience. The responsibility of the researcher is to provide evidence that the research studys findings could be applicable to other contexts, but it is not possible to prove that the findings will be applicable. The readers of research are responsible for making judgments about the transferability of the results to different contexts. To establish transferability, researchers can provide thick descriptions of the phenomenon under study, which includes aligning theoretical framework, gathering articles, synthesizing gaps, articulating a clear methodology and data plan, and writing about the theoretical and practical implications of the research.