Table 3.
Main categories and sub themes from thematic analysis of focus group transcripts.
| Question | Main categories | Sub-themes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. What motivated participants to take part in the CBAT study? | Hearing difficulties (extrinsic motivation) | Difficulty hearing in certain situations |
| Relatives/friends commenting on their hearing difficulties | ||
| Wanted to find out more about their hearing difficulties | ||
| Curious about hearing loss | ||
| A desire to improve their listening abilities | ||
| Received invitation letter from family physician | ||
| 2. Why did participants engage and comply with the CBAT program? | A sense of achievement (intrinsic motivation) | Desire to beat previous scores |
| Seeing the training through to the end | ||
| A desire and capacity to help others (extrinsic motivation) | To help others by taking part in research | |
| Having spare time to fill | ||
| 3. What were the perceived benefits of the CBAT program? | Increased concentration, attention and focus in everyday listening | Improved listening skills |
| Strategies for listening | ||
| Encouraged further help-seeking behaviors | Seeking further hearing intervention |