Table 1 Coding categories for responses to the question: "What are the things that get you through tough times?"
CATEGORY | EXPANDED DESCRIPTION | % | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
Family and self | me, my spouse/partner, parents, children | 51.7 | (49.5 - 53.9) |
Friends and neighbors | my friends, neighbors | 21.0 | (19.2 - 22.8) |
Emotional and philosophical | positive thinking, determination, hopefulness, love, sense of humor, belief that things will get better, others worse off | 17.4 | (16.0 - 18.9) |
Religious and spiritual | my belief/faith, prayer, spirituality | 10.6 | (9.4 - 11.9) |
Leisure interests and hobbies | TV, music, gardening, fishing, reading, personal computer | 6.3 | (5.2 - 7.5) |
Positive lifestyle | good health/staying healthy, sleep, time to self, relaxation, rest, winding-down time, holidays, work/life balance | 3.9 | (3.1 - 4.8) |
Wider social support | community/social groups, nonspecific people | 3.5 | (2.8 - 4.3) |
Practical | pragmatism, breaking things down, previous experience, training, planning, analysis, information, and advice | 3.4 | (2.6 - 4.4) |
Sport and physical activity | specific sports, walking, being active | 2.7 | (2.1 - 3.6) |
Drinking and smoking | alcohol, tobacco | 2.1 | (1.5 - 2.8) |
Pets | my dog, cat, animals | 0.8 | (0.5 - 1.3) |
Financial | money, financial security | 0.8 | (0.4 - 1.4) |
Professional help | medical professionals, G.P., psychologist, counselor | 0.6 | (0.3 - 0.9) |
Medication | medication, drugs, specific drugs | 0.2 | (0.1 - 0.4) |