Table 3 Superordinate and sub-themes identified in the analysis
Themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
(1) changes in philosophy of life | Appreciation of life |
Establish priorities in life | |
Uncertain future | |
(2) personal strength enhancement | Tap advantages and potentials |
Enhanced sense of responsibility | |
Enhanced sense of self-reliance | |
(3) improving relationships with others | “Self serving and altruistic” behavior |
Benefit from interpersonal communication | |
(4) effective response | Set hope |
self-consolation | |
Learn to adjust themselves |