Table 1 A sample of the analysis process
From: A model for older adults’ coping with the death of their child: a grounded theory study
Main categories | Subcategories | Primary categories | Some initial coding |
|---|---|---|---|
Achieving personal growth despite a turbulent life | Returning to the life flow | Achieving relative peace over time | -The ability to control sadness over time -Improvement of mental state over time |
Redefining the opportunity of life | -Realizing the value of life -Re-understanding the opportunity of life | ||
Improving social relationships | Expanding relationships to help peers | -Talking to other people who have experienced the death of a child -Giving books on the topic of death to comfort peers | |
Becoming to a better person in life | -Becoming more mature in dealing with others - Taking care of people’s well-being | ||
Engaging in new social activities | - Helping the older adults living in care centers - Cooperate with charity foundations |