Table 2 Main themes, sub-themes and meaning units
Main theme | Sub-theme | Example of meaning unit |
|---|---|---|
Interests | Barrier Just something to do | “It has always been about changing diet, cycling, exercising and all that. In the end I was shit tired.” |
Facilitator Variety of activities | “It is fun to change activities and not just do one thing. That is part of it, not taking part only in basketball or indoor bandy.” | |
Peers/Others | Barrier Not good enough | “It wasn’t just that you felt you couldn’t do it. Someone told you “You can’t do this”, without actually saying it in words.” |
Facilitator Be like others | “When I run up a flight of stairs, I do not get tired. I feel that the body is healthier and happier. I can do the same as others do.” | |
Situation | Barrier No understanding | “I hate swimming with others. That is some of the most difficult. No one understands that I don’t think it is any fun. Everyone just tries to push me to join.” |
Facilitator Good relationships | “I went there, and everyone was just very nice. I met those who were there, and I just wanted to exercise there.” |