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Table 1 Example how the analysis was performed

From: Perceptions of physical activity among elderly residents and professionals in assisted living facilities

The interviewer’s question

If I say physical activity, what does the concept mean to you?

The response (1)

Well, I think it means to move, and I think it is things like gymnastics and going around doing other things. Well, little movements in different directions and so on.

Condensed material (2)

Moving around

Gymnastics

Going around

 

Movements in different directions

Articulation (3) and Labeling (4)

Moving

Gymnastics

Going around

Movements in different directions

Sub-groups

Moving

Exercise

Walking

Getting fit

Description category (5)

Physical activity as a requirement for life

Physical activity as an opportunity to maintain or develop the body