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. 2020 Nov 25;15(11):e0242859. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0242859

Table 3. Category structure.

Features of categories Categories Sub-categories
Values of social activities Health as a resource and reward for social activities Health as a resource for important social activities
Involuntary reduction of social activities due to poor health
Strategic use for physical and psychological health maintenance
Feeling I am still useful Demonstrating my knowledge and abilities
Sense of being useful to people and society
Feeling that something is my responsibility Sense of mission that I must do
My turn
Awareness of "selflessness" contributions to society
Feeling of time well spent Worthwhile challenge
Social activities that cannot begin or last unless the core of my interest is shared
Pursuit of a favorite
Revenge for my past grievances
Finding interest through interactions Creating exchange opportunities that make my life interesting
Joy of interacting with friends who can share my way of life
Fun of socializing with friends that is comfortable for me
Pleasantness of an equal relationship without a title
Meanings of social activities Fulfilling social life Daily sense of fulfillment
Realizing importance of interaction through losing it
Needs for social activities created by the voids in life
Maintaining stable family relationships Maintenance of stable family relationships
Selection of social activities according to the busyness of family roles
Maintaining safety and peace in the community Conscious association for a peaceful life
Building connections in the neighborhood in case of emergency