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Table 6 Joint display

From: Mixed-methods research of motivational processes in workers’ adoption of healthy behavior

Quantitative research results

Quantitative follow-up interview

How do qualitative research results explain the quantitative research results?

Autonomous motivation score is low when the behavioral change stage and relatedness satisfaction score are low and the relationship frustration score is high.

・There are times when one is faced with the current situation and there are wavering emotions; however, no behavior has been implemented.

・Although one thinks about implementing a behavior, one tries to move away from the change due to time constraints and human relationships.

・Information provision and consultation are needed.

It became clear that before the behavior changed, the worker repeatedly escaped from the problems they faced in reality and made adjustments accordingly. It became clear that the motivation increased upon coming to terms with reality.

Autonomous motivation score is high when the behavioral change stage and relatedness satisfaction score are high and the relationship frustration score is low.

・While accepting the reality and implementing behaviors, one is faced with an event that once again interrupts the behavior.

・By receiving external feedback, the behavior can be resumed and continued.

It was clarified that the worker faced reasons for interruption even when continuing the behavior; however, motivation increased because of feedback from others, and allowed continued behavioral change.