Table 1 The three themes and 12 sub-themes developed from the data
From: Stress and well-being in dental hygiene and dental therapy students
Themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
Theme 1: Fulfilment | a) Unfulfilled past b) Enjoying the present c) Expecting to be helpful and useful in the future |
Theme 2: The learning environment | a) Learning from peers b) Differing feedback c) Negative feedback a necessity d) Examinations as barometer of current capabilities e) Examinations as failed attempts to measure capabilities f) Accepting failure as part of learning g) Rejecting failure |
Theme 3: Perception of stress | a) Negative perception of stress b) Stress as enhancing |
