Table 5 Categories and issues for the theme, “Coping strategies” from focus groups
From: What do medical students think about their quality of life? A qualitative study
CATEGORY | ISSUES | EXAMPLE |
|---|---|---|
Relationships | Talking | “I talk to my friends, I talk to my mother, talk to residents.” |
Mentoring | "The support of my tutor is very important.” | |
Seeking ways of relaxation / rest | Music and entertainment | “Relaxing, listen to music, lying around doing nothing.” |
“I watch TV programs related to health.” | ||
“I play the guitar.” | ||
Physical activity | Sports | “We have a very tired mind. It’s good to be physically tired and do sports.” |
Knowledge | Search other areas of knowledge | “I read philosophy in my free time.” |
“I travel once a year to get out of the surroundings.” | ||
Social support | Social eating | “Food is a social aggregation factor for us.” |
Religiousness | Religion/religious activities as psychological support | “Having religious training increases my quality of life.” |