Table 2 Gender-specific frequencies of qualitative themes
Main theme subtheme | Men (n = 31) | Percent | Women (n = 13) | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
positive attitude towards oneself | 21 | 67.7 | 10 | 76.9 |
 self-acceptance | 1 | 3.2 | 1 | 7.7 |
 positive attitude | 21 | 67.7 | 10 | 76.9 |
  in general | 15 | 48.4 | 5 | 38.5 |
  friendship | 1 | 3.2 | 2 | 15.5 |
  family and raising kids | 7 | 22.6 | 7 | 53.8 |
positive emotions of oneself | 18 | 58.1 | 6 | 46.2 |
 self-confidence | 10 | 32.3 | 4 | 30.8 |
 self-satisfaction | 8 | 25.8 | 5 | 38.5 |
positive and negative aspects | 16 | 51.6 | 6 | 46.2 |
 not completely satisfied with oneself | 3 | 9.7 | 1 | 7.7 |
 self-critical/ self-reflective | 11 | 35.5 | 5 | 38.5 |
 beginning of positive self -perception | 3 | 9.7 | 2 | 15.4 |
negative attitude towards oneself | 7 | 22.6 | 3 | 23.1 |
 depreciating oneself | 7 | 22.6 | 3 | 23.1 |
 negative attitude | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.7 |
negative emotions of oneself | 11 | 35.5 | 9 | 69.2 |
 shame | 1 | 3.2 | 1 | 7.7 |
 self-doubts | 4 | 12.9 | 2 | 15.4 |
 dissatisfied with oneself | 4 | 12.9 | 7 | 53.8 |
 insecurity | 5 | 16.1 | 4 | 30.8 |