Table A2

Steps 1–3 data analysis process: cognitive appraisals

Appraisal CVT1. Appraisal concept/code (in vivo)
Truncated word stems indicated with *
2. Appraisal type study3. Cognitive appraisal implied (excerpt examples): a) Metaphors
b) Phrases expressing appraisal
Low control
(Activity and prospective outcome)
Confusion (confus*)Uncertaintya) “It's spinning in my head”; “It's like a jungle”; “It's like being thrown into deep water”
b) “Where should I use an asterisk?”; “What are we looking for?”; “I don't understand this subject word thing”
“There are so many questions!”; “How many articles do we need?”; “Am I doing it right?”; “What are we supposed to document?”; “I can't do this”; “It all started with total lack of knowledge”
Uncertainty/Doubt (not certain, uncertain*, doubt*)
Uncomfortable (insecure, not comfortable/safe/secure, uncomfortable, unsafe)
Negative (see Table A1)
Stress (see Table A1)
High control (activity and prospective outcome)Contentment (see Table A1)CertaintyNo
Relaxation (see Table A1)
Positive (see Table A1)
Negative intrinsic value (activity)Low motivation (not motivated, not interested, uninterested, unmotivated, not fun)Negative intrinsic motivationb) “I don't want to do this. I just want to puke!”
Disgust (see Table A1)
Hatred (see Table A1)
Positive intrinsic value (activity)Interest/Enthusiasm (see Table A1)Positive intrinsic motivationNo
Motivation (motivat*, looking forward to, going to be fun)
Longing (see Table A1)
Lust (see Table A1)

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