Eliciting Challenges on Social Connectedness among Filipino Nurse Returnees: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Method Research

Table 4

Emerged themes and description.

Themes	Description
Taking-In	Intrapersonal connectedness characterized by sense of worth, gradual feeling of belongingness, fulfillment of skills, financial security, and overall satisfaction
Taking-Hold	Connection between the person and others portrayed by sense of coherence with peers, acceptance from the family, and service to community
Letting-Go	Expected events that did not occur, resulting in discordance between family members and detachment from the community