Table 2.

Thematic framework including the prevalence of instance of subtheme.

Theme and subtheme		Values, n (%)
Primary uses for Purrble
	Tool for anxiety and stress reduction	66 (60.6)
	Calming during night routine	27 (24.8)
	Prevention of mental health spiral	6 (5.5)
Appropriation mechanisms
	Grounding	25 (22.9)
	Mindfulness	13 (11.9)
	Self-stimulation	30 (27.5)
Purrble is “just” a toy
	Feelings of embarrassment	11 (10.1)
	“If levels are too high”	15 (13.8)
	Purrble-related anxiety	21 (19.3)
Empathetic response
	Caring for something else helps one’s ability to self-soothe	32 (29.4)
	Guilt relating to “upsetting” Purrble	8 (7.3)