Table 6 Main themes, categories, and sub-categories in the qualitative stage.

From: The effect of mobile-based logotherapy on depression, suicidal ideation, and hopelessness in patients with major depressive disorder: a mixed-methods study

Themes

Categories

Sub-categories

Efficient instruction

Useful educational content

Informative educational content

Quality educational content

General usability of instructions

Relatives and acquaintances usage from educational program

Applicability for any age group and level of education

Frequent usage

Returning to education during the study

Continuing use after the study

User-friendly intervention

Interesting educational content

Attractive educational messages

Tendency to train

Convenient use

Access to training at any condition

Easy training

Comprehensible educational content

Non-time-consuming content

Free access to education

Respect for the client’s privacy

Client anonymity

Training in private

Constructive change

Positive cognitive changes

Getting rid of suicidal thoughts

Finding meaning

Increasing awareness

Creating positive thoughts

Creating realistic expectations

Emotional state improvement

Promoting relaxation in the client

Creating positive feelings and energy

Inducing hope

Enjoying life

Improve the feeling of happiness

Transition from the emotional crisis (feelings of disappointment, anger control, reducing tension, and stress)

Interpersonal relationship improvement

Family relationship improvement

Social relationship improvement

Building good habits

Live in the moment

Dealing with interests

Create positive changes in the daily routine