Example of the analysis procedure that leads to higher levels of abstraction
| Meaning unit | Condensed meaning unit | Code | Category | Theme | Overarching theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Either you should not have a family at all or you should have a partner who is very understanding to make it work” | Either no family or an understanding partner to make it work | Support from others | Need of support | Being on call requires lifestyle adjustments and support from others | Serving the community while balancing multiple responsibilities demands support and commitment |
| “I had very small children at home when I was on-call. (…) When the pager went off, I contacted grandma and told the children that now dad had to go. Grandma is coming now” | Small children at home when on call. I contacted grandma and told the children dad had to go | On call with children |
| Meaning unit | Condensed meaning unit | Code | Category | Theme | Overarching theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Either you should not have a family at all or you should have a partner who is very understanding to make it work” | Either no family or an understanding partner to make it work | Support from others | Need of support | Being on call requires lifestyle adjustments and support from others | Serving the community while balancing multiple responsibilities demands support and commitment |
| “I had very small children at home when I was on-call. (…) When the pager went off, I contacted grandma and told the children that now dad had to go. Grandma is coming now” | Small children at home when on call. I contacted grandma and told the children dad had to go | On call with children |