The Efficacy of Optimism: Benefit Finding in the Treatment of Diabetes in Iranian Patients

Table 2

Them	Subtheme/frequency and percentage
lifestyle modification	Promotion of knowledge (𝑛=13, 86.6%)
	Modification of behaviors (𝑛=12, 80%)
	Promotion of self (𝑛=10, 66.6%)
	Promotion of spiritual aspects (𝑛=14, 93.3%)
Promotion of interpersonal interactions	Promotion relationships between family members (𝑛=11, 73.3%)
	Participation in group activities (𝑛=10, 66.6%)
	Empathy with other patients with diabetes (𝑛=10, 66.6%)
Appreciating life	Taking advantage of opportunities in life (𝑛=12, 80%)
	Worthy of health (𝑛=13, 86.6%)