Table 2 An example of analysis process
From: Sexual motivations during the menopausal transition among Iranian women: a qualitative inquiry
Meaning unit | Code | Sub themes | Key themes |
|---|---|---|---|
We have a romantic relationship with each other …it means we love each other a lot, we talk about our feelings easily, We enjoy being with each other and walking, laughing, hugging… | strong emotional intimacy with romantic and friendly relationships | Couple communication and romance | Intimate coupling |
My husband always holds me dear. We try to understand each other… by spending time and listening to each other. We mutually respect each other through honorable talking and behavior | effective communication skills | ||
My husband is my best friend; he helps me a lot. For example we go shopping with each other; he helps me in housekeeping, we usually go on a trip every weekend, he participates in solving our life problems, in brief, we often are with each other. These [factors] motivate me to enjoy being sexually active | true and caring companionship |