Table 5 A convergent joint display of quantitative and qualitative results
Quantitative results | Qualitative results | Meta-inference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Variable | B | Quote | |
1) Social support | |||
Instrumental support | 1.36 ** | “Caretakers who get support from institutions fare better “(Class teacher, female, 37) “I often take Martina to see a therapist. That has been very helpful.” (Mother, 32) | Convergence: Social support is impactful for coping and building resilience |
Emotional support | 0.99 * | “Support from friends makes me strong.“ (Mother, 27) | Convergence: Emotional support is relevant for relieving psychological distress |
Informal social support | 2.49 | “I once told my sister that I felt exhausted due to the constant dependence of my child; she told me never to mention such things again because it is inhumane.“ (Mother, 27) | Expansion: Informal social support does not preclude the possibility of criticism |
2) Socio-demographic factors | |||
Education level | 0.62 * | “Educated caretakers appreciate services like education or physiotherapy.“ (Occupational therapist, 27) | Convergence: Education influences the utilization of professional services |
Employment | 3.53 ** | “Caretakers from well-off families are doing well. They can even hire private therapists.” (Dormitory caretaker, 40) | Convergence: Good financial status is a robust determinant of resilience |
3) Coping skills | |||
Religion | 1.13 ** | “I pray a lot, so I know we will be okay.“ (Mother, 35) | Convergence: Believing in a higher power gives caretakers hope for a promising future. |