Table 2 Step-by-Step Coding and Theme Generation (Coding Tree)
From: Financial health and well-being of rural female caregivers of older adults with chronic illnesses
Stages of Analysis | Description |
|---|---|
Familiarization | All five authors thoroughly reviewed the transcripts multiple times to familiarize themselves with the content and to gain a deeper understanding of the participants' narratives. 4–5 meetings were held to discuss the transcripts among the researchers before proceeding with codes. No follow-up interviews were conducted |
Condensation/Condensed Unit | Example of Quotes: “There are times when I'm in the middle of a job or my project, and I have to set that aside to attend to her needs if something urgent comes up. Sometimes I need to be at the hospital for about 8 h each day.” “I took a whole month off from work when he had the transplant” “I can only work part-time. My earnings significantly decreased from $75 an hour to $15 an hour after taxes” |
Generating initial codes | Disruption in work, taking out time for hospital stays, absence/leaves from work, work part time, lost hours and income |
Categorization/categories | Caregiving-related work/job disruptions, Increased absence and decreased job productivity, lost income |
Theme | Indirect Costs of Caregiving |