Table 2 Examples of the analysis process
Quote | Code | Theme |
|---|---|---|
‘Being able to be completely open relieves the burden of having something that you are covering up a bit. And the shame connected to this, the social shame of having this (alcohol) problem.’ | Thoughts on treatment | The therapist conveyed the MI spirit |
‘To take that step and actively join a treatment, it has a huge impact. Because once you make up your mind, then you’re sort of halfway there, quite a lot of the motivation is already there. And the treatment helps you stay motivated.’ | Sufficient to achieve change | Participants were committed to change before starting treatment |
‘She would have taken over and it would have become another type of treatment. I think that wouldn’t have worked out as well for me.’ | Thoughts on treatment | Significant others were not wanted in sessions |