*2.3. Analysis*

Consistent with standard qualitative research techniques, the interviews were based on a topic list, which evolved as the interviews progressed through an iterative process to ensure the questions captured all relevant emerging themes.

The interviews were transcribed ad verbatim and analyzed with IPA. First, several close readings of the transcripts were made, and points of interest and significance noted and coded. Second, these initial comments were used to document emerging themes, aiming at capturing the essential quality of the participants' experiences. Third, a list of themes was compiled and connections were made between the themes. The connected themes were grouped and labeled (superordinate theme). The superordinate themes for each interview were then compared, producing a table of comparative themes.
