Table 6.
Joint display of integrated quantitative and qualitative research results
| Theory | Quantitative research | Qualitative research | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability |
Higher education qualifications are positively correlated with BHL (β = 0.305, P < 0.001) |
Insufficient bone health management cognition λ Inadequate Awareness of Bone Health Issues λ Diminished Perception of Bone Loss Risk |
Convergence: The qualitative finding inversely reflects the quantitative conclusion that higher education enhances capabilities. |
| Opportunity | Family care levels are positively correlated with BHL (r = 0.720, P < 0.001) |
Constraints and Enablers for Bone Health Management Opportunities λ The Squeeze on Bone Health Management λ Inadequate Medical Support and the Complementary Role of Peer Support |
Complementarity: Quantitative research supports the role of family care, whilst qualitative studies reveal its function through alleviating role-related stress and supplementing inadequate medical support, thereby enriching the conceptualization of the “opportunity” dimension. |
| Motivation | Self-efficacy regarding osteoporosis is positively correlated with BHL (r = 0.345, P < 0.001) |
Weak motivation for bone health management λ Insufficient Sense of Self-Efficacy λ Anxiety Avoidance Tendencies in Processing Bone Health Information |
Convergence+Complementarity: Qualitative “insufficient efficacy” and quantitative findings jointly corroborate the central role of efficacy; “diminished risk perception” and “information anxiety avoidance”complementarily expand the affective and cognitive dimensions within motivation. |
| Behavior | — |
Proactive Health Behavior Strategies λ Proactive Information Acquisition and Multi-Channel Learning λ Structured Lifestyle Management λ Holistic Mind-Body Adaptation |
Silence: Qualitative findings clarify the specific behavioral strategies individuals may adopt when endowed with the requisite capability, opportunity, and motivation. |