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Table 2 Categories and subcategories obtained from capability analysis

From: Analysis of capability, motivation and opportunity to prevent substance abuse in sensation seeking students on the outskirts of a city in Eastern Iran: a qualitative study

Subcategories

Categories

Cognition of substance, cognition the consequences of substance, cognition of substance side effects

Cognition the substances, its side effects and consequences

Imitation, improper dating, lack of personal communication skills

Communication skills during adolescence

Stress stimulus control, get ready to face the stimulus

Stress prevention measures

Mental activities to control stress, physical activity to control stress

Personal actions during stress

Consulting, get help from others

Interpersonal communication when stress occurs

Indirect and non-verbal expression of unwillingness to continue the relationship, indirect and verbal expression of unwillingness to continue the relationship

Indirect announcement of termination of relationship

Direct expression of unwillingness to continue the relationship, threats and violence

Direct announcement of termination of relationship

Awareness raising, use of active learning methods

Direct education

School-based actions, media actions

Indirect training and control measures

Media, mobile and cyberspace

Distance learning

Care centers, attendance

In-person training