Table 2 Example of coding
From: In spite of good intentions: patients' perspectives on problematic social support interactions
In vivo quotations | Categories | Sub-categories | Themes |
|---|---|---|---|
"I don't like it when there are too many phone calls" | Specific behaviors Telephone contact Telephone ringing | Bothersome behaviors Too much contact | Excessive telephone contact |
"I know she worries because she cares but she worries too much" | Worries Conflicts Conflicts between worrying and caring | Too much concern Too emotional | High expression of emotions |
"I know you want to say something but don't give unsolicited advice" | Constant advice Others always Speaking Conflicts | Unwanted help Conflict between wanting information and needing advice | Unsolicited advice |
"Thanks, for the advice but I know I need to adjust my diet but give me the means with which to do it" | Advice Health behavior advice Solutions | Impractical Conflict between wanting information and needing advice | Information without means for implementation |
"They treat me like an invalid. I'm an independent person, respect that" | Control Personal treatment Sense of person Self-perception Independence Respect | Lack of control Too much control Lost control | Taking over |