Figure 3.
The diagram is organised from left to right into four labelled columns. The columns are illustrative data, first order codes, second order themes, and aggregate dimensions. The illustrative data column contains short participant statements. These statements describe feelings, behaviours, and actions related to hiding knowledge. The statements are connected to first order codes. The first order codes describe feeling guilty when hiding knowledge. They also describe discomfort with staying silent. Other codes describe struggling to hide knowledge that could benefit others. Some codes describe visible signs of discomfort. Some describe expressing regret after hiding knowledge. Several codes describe struggling between cooperation and hiding knowledge. Other codes describe feeling empowered by hiding knowledge. Some describe physical withdrawal. Some describe staying quiet to avoid revealing hidden knowledge. Some describe mental health impact. Additional codes describe deflecting attention. Some describe providing incomplete information. Some describe offering hints while withholding key details. Some describe avoiding eye contact. Some describe maintaining a low profile. Some describe redirecting conversations. Some describe subtly changing topics. The first order codes connect to second order themes. The second order themes are labelled guilt and discomfort. They also include cognitive conflict. Other themes are perceived power and control, emotional and physical withdrawal, and long term impact. Additional themes are playing dumb, providing vague or partial information, avoiding eye contact and staying quiet, and misdirection. The second order themes are grouped into two aggregate dimensions. These aggregate dimensions are cognitive and emotional experiences of hiders and strategies of K H.Data structure: cognitive and emotional experiences of hiders and their KH strategies