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 |