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Table 2 Text condensates for subgroups within the theme ‘sportification of training’

From: Ticket to perform: an explorative study of trainees’ engagement in and transfer of surgical training

Subgroup

Text condensate

Competition

Training has become like a sport for me, and I sometimes have a hard time limiting myself. It is probably my competitive nature. I have a hard time letting go of the training which can also be a bit challenging sometimes. It is primarily a competition with myself. However, I cannot help comparing myself with my peers. I have an inner drive to be skilled. I find all kinds of competition fun as long as the level is not out of my reach. So, competition is very motivating for me

Constructed from 7 different informants’ expressions

Timing

I want to be in the best category to prove that I am capable. It is not like it is a complete tragedy if I do not obtain the best time and grades, but that is the goal. I started by writing down the task times, trying to get faster. The timing of tasks means a lot to me, primarily because it is decisive for the task grading and because I know that when I can do it fast and fluently, it usually means I am proficient

Constructed from 6 different informants’ expressions

Step-by-step approach

I think the optimal way for me is to structure the training in steps: ‘First, train this step—repeat it—master it—add the next step—train it—master it.’ I gain more successful experiences that way instead of taking on the entire task right away. I separate the tasks and procedures into steps so it becomes more manageable. I try to develop systems and say to myself, ‘first that, then that, and then that’—small steps at a time that I can train without too much pressure and get feedback afterwards. When I master each step, and the transitions between the steps run smoothly, that is when I perform well

Constructed from 7 different informants’ expressions