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Table 3 Theme, Categories and subcategories extracted from the data

From: Family achievements in struggling with schizophrenia: life experiences in a qualitative content analysis study in Iran

Theme

Categories

Subcategories

Family achievements in struggling with schizophrenia

Developing positive personality traits in family members

being able to express emotions easily

being stronger in the face of life problems

making greater intellectual developments than peers

being patient

having enhanced communication skills

achieving independence faster

having increased ability to understand others

Strengthening family ties

increasing dependence and affection among family members

developing family members’ empathetic participation in caring patient

increasing support among family members

Developing insight into the life

Understanding the importance of mental health

Changing mindset from comfort to peace in life

Feeling the presence of a superior power in life

Social mobility

A flip to change lifestyles

acquiring and enhancing capabilities

Economic dynamism

Dynamism in social services