Table 5 Categories and themes extracted from in-depth interviews
From: Quality of life among Iranian major depressive disorder patients: a qualitative study
Themes | Categories | Sub-categories | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gratifications | Human dignity | Finding peace with respect | |
Escaping the stigma | |||
Being independent | |||
Finding peace with spirituality | Peace of mind through worship | ||
Intimacy with God | |||
Religious lifestyle | |||
Belonging and support | Social support | Improving social interactions | |
Fulfilling the financial needs | |||
Receiving emotional support from family | |||
Belongingness | Social acceptance | ||
Family belonging | |||
Purposeful activity | Entertainment | ||
Employment | |||