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Table 3 Examples of identification and coding of meaning units

From: Communication of support and critique in Swedish virtual community threads about prenatal diagnoses of fetal anomalies

Original message

Identified meaning unit

Code

Had a look at your thread and was horrified by what incredibly stupid and callous people there are. You should absolutely not bother about them. You are a fantastic person and you will get through this. Sending you strength! Hugs <3

Had a look at your thread and was horrified by what incredibly stupid and callous people there are. You should absolutely not bother about them.

Response to critique

You are a fantastic person and you will get through this.

Affirmational support

Sending you strength! Hugs <3

Emotional support