Semi-standardized Interviews Research Articles

Three Types of Uncertainty: A Qualitative Study of Family Medicine Residents.

Many past studies have focused on uncertainty in medical practice, yet it is still not well understood in the field of family medicine, especially among residents. The aim of this study was to examine situations in which residents experience uncertainty and the coping strategies they use to deal with it. The results may have implications for advanced training programs and the specialist training in family medicine. We conducted semistandardized interviews with 15 residents and young family doctors from Hesse, Germany and asked them to describe cases in which they experienced uncertainty. In total, 40 cases were reported. Using established methods, we derived a coding system with different categories. Uncertainty occurred in a broad and heterogenous range of cases, and it often involved complex interaction of biomedical, interpersonal, and psychosocial factors. The participants described various strategies that were helpful in dealing with the three different types of uncertainty. To deal with biomedical uncertainty, the residents primarily found information-seeking and consulting more experienced colleagues to be useful. In dealing with interpersonal and psychosocial uncertainty, they applied reflective strategies. Participants suggested open communication and honest dialogue about uncertainty and the thematization of the topic at much earlier stages (eg, during medical studies). Family medicine residents experience uncertainty as an important part of their daily work. They do not necessarily interpret it as a negative phenomenon. Instead, uncertain situations often accompany learning effectiveness and an increase of self-confidence.

Somatoform Disorders in Primary Care-An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study on Experiences, Challenges and Coping Strategies of General Practitioners in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Somatoform symptoms are widely spread in outpatient care. For treating physicians, it can be challenging to establish a relationship that is conducive to compliance and to take stabilising action when dealing with affected patients. As primary care providers, GPs are usually the first point of contact for patients with somatoform disorders; they set the course for stabilisation and further care. To date, there is a lack of studies that focus on how GPs respond to such patients. In particular, strategies for establishing a stable doctor-patient relationship have hardly been explored. Consequently, this study investigated how GPs recognise the symptoms of somatoform disorders, what significance they attach to them and how they handle patients. The primary focus is on experienced patient properties, assumed causes of somatoform disorders, obstacles and complexities in consultation, care and stabilisation strategies, as well as diagnostic forms of support. A total of 2797 GPs in the German federal states of Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg were surveyed anonymously by means of a written questionnaire between January and August 2023. A t-test was performed with independent samples to determine significant differences between two groups. In addition, 64 GPs were interviewed between March and April by means of qualitative semi-standardised interviews. The respondents make use of a wide range of communication and stabilisation strategies when treating somatoform physical complaints. The GPs combine the establishment of a tangential doctor-patient relationship with measures to consistently exclude physical causes and to enable the best possible assessment of patients, as well as to gently introduce them to the clinical picture of somatoform disorders. Most physicians are not familiar with current clinical guidelines. Cooperation with specialists and therapists is widely described as complicated. GPs have access to a wide range of communication and stabilisation strategies for the management of somatoform physical complaints. Yet, they experience interaction with this patient group as difficult in daily practice. GPs articulate a clear need for more external support. Apart from increasing therapeutic care capacities and interdisciplinary structures, it seems advisable to extend low-threshold therapy and support services.

Sociodemographic, contextual and psychological factors predicting secondary task engagement: A nationwide interview study among car drivers in Germany

One of the leading causes of crashes is the distraction of drivers caused by performing secondary tasks. This study investigated the impact of sociodemographic, contextual factors, and driver characteristics on secondary task engagement while driving in Germany. We conducted a nationwide face-to-face semi-standardized interview study with car drivers in Germany. In total, 1,072 drivers were interviewed. The data of 949 drivers were included in the analysis. Overall, they reported 2,146 secondary tasks. Drivers performed, on average, 2.3 non-driving-related activities (SD = 1.7) during the last 30 min of their trip. Consistent with previous findings, the presence of passengers was associated with a decrease in the amount of other secondary tasks, especially on the mobile phone. Young drivers (<25 years), in particular, were twice as likely to undertake secondary activities on the phone compared to older ones. Among drivers with a high mobile phone addiction score, tasks on the mobile phone were significantly more likely to be performed while driving. During longer trips, more secondary activities are performed within the last 30 min than during short trips (<30 min). Surprisingly, the purpose of the trip also has a significant influence insofar as trips for leisure activities, in particular, are more frequently associated with secondary activities than shopping and business trips. The results of this study help to determine better crash probabilities based on influencing factors, which in turn should form the basis for specific customised information and educational campaigns.

Determinants influencing implementation of clinical risk management – Qualitative results of a national survey among clinical risk managers in Germany (KHaSiMiR21)

Background The improvement of patient safety requires management of clinical risks in hospitals. However, implementation status of clinical risk management (CRM) varies substantially across hospitals. Investigations into facilitators and barriers for effective implementation are thus necessary. Using an in-depth interview study with CRM experts in hospitals, this study aimed to investigate factors accountable for effective development and implementation status of CRM measures in Germany. Methods As part of a nationwide survey, we conducted semi-standardized interviews with n = 10 selected clinical risk managers from general hospitals. We used qualitative content analysis to identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation of CRM. Results A broad range of determinants influencing CRM implementation were identified. Determinants were categorized into five thematic categories: general knowledge of CRM, safety culture, availability of resources, multi-level engagement and organizational structures. Discussion While numerous barriers to CRM implementation were identified, interviewees reported only a few supporting factors in comparison. Results suggest further challenges in effective CRM implementation and inform future research and implementation efforts.

Self-employment in craft making – a career change towards personal sustainability.

Contemporary crafts are experiencing a vigorous revival not only as bearers of cultural heritage and meaningful leisure activity, but increasingly as a career choice. According to UNESCO, the creative economy is now one of the world’s most rapidly growing sectors. Recent statistics show that this is apparent in the Icelandic economy. With the rise in precarity of work and challenges in career development, people are seeking meaningful and sustainable careers, as is evidenced by an increase in self-employment and micro-entrepreneurship. The main research question of this study was: How do contemporary craft makers in Iceland make sense of taking up and maintaining financially risky self-employment? Data collection and analysis was therefore focused on motives and shared meaning. The primary empirical data consists of fifteen semi-standardized interviews. Reflexive thematic analysis was conducted. The constant comparison method was also applied. Needs for authenticity, autonomy, and self-determination, along with passion for creating, were important motives. Negative career shocks were an unexpectedly common motive. Three main themes were developed to describe how participants reasoned their career choice: a second chance, a natural choice, and an act of agency. The analysis revealed craft knowledge as a valuable resource for participants seeking personal sustainability through self-employment. The study adds to an understanding of the value of crafts and craft knowledge in contemporary society.Keywords: craft knowledge, self-employment, personal sustainability, career sustainability, career shocks

Designing an Optimal Model for the Role of Civil Society in Crime Prevention within the Iranian Criminal Justice System

The present study aims to design an optimal model for the role of civil society in crime prevention within the Iranian criminal justice system. To address this issue, a qualitative research strategy utilizing thematic analysis was employed. The research data were collected through semi-standardized interviews with 12 experts in the fields of criminal law and criminology, who were selected using theoretical sampling. The data were analyzed through thematic network analysis, and a conceptual network measurement model was constructed. The findings from the qualitative research indicated that the design of an optimal model for the role of civil society in crime prevention within the Iranian criminal justice system includes the overarching theme of: 1) External strategies, which encompass updating and resolving legal and regulatory issues, adopting preventive criminal policy, addressing implementation problems, strengthening the position of civil society, enhancing social capital within the community, promoting public education and awareness, and resolving socio-economic issues; and 2) Internal strategies, which consist of applying knowledge management in crime prevention and strengthening the structure and management of civil society institutions. Additionally, to validate the constructed themes and model, two methods were used: the communicative validation approach and the auditing method. For reliability assessment, two methods were employed: repeatability and transferability.

Basic concepts of missionary service in the perception of the modern priesthood of the Russian Orthodox Church in the Asian regions of Russia

The status of the missionary activity of the modern Russian Orthodox Church, its condition is characterized by ambiguous assessments even within the Orthodox priesthood itself. The identification of mission and social service, the denial of the effectiveness and even the very existence of an Orthodox mission, diametrically opposed assessments regarding the planning and control of the mission — all these discrepancies affect the strategies of modern missionary activity. The purpose of the study is to analyze the understanding of the basic concepts of missionary activity, tasks and principles of mission realization by the modern priesthood in the Asian regions of Russia. The geographical focus of the study, the regions of Inner Asia, predetermined the priority choice of such regions as: Altai, Irkutsk region, Buryatia, Tyva, Khakassia; outside Russia — Mongolia. The main method of forming an empirical base was an expert survey in the form of a series of semi-standardized interviews with Orthodox priests of Asian regions. of Russia. The experts also included participants of missionary expeditions and teachers of missiology from non-Asian dioceses. As a result of the expert survey, the understanding of the status of missionary activity in modern society, the relationship between mission and social service became clearer, and the attention of the priesthood to the distinction between mission and catechism was reflected. The priority of the internal mission has been highlighted. The principles of missionary service are considered.

Parents' Investment in English Language Schooling: A Study at SMP Alam Lubuklinggau

This qualitative study investigates the motivations of parents choosing English language education for their children at SMP Alam Lubuklinggau, a school increasingly integrating English into its curriculum. Focusing on 34 independent parents, who enrolled their children without expecting tangible incentives such as tuition fee reductions or housing provisions, the study explores the rationale behind these educational choices. Data were gathered through a combination of observations and one-to-one semi-standardized interviews, offering in-depth insights into parental perspectives. Thematic analysis was employed to interpret the findings, highlighting the parents’ emphasis on language acquisition, particularly in enhancing their children's English proficiency. The results demonstrate that parents predominantly view the enrollment at SMP Alam Lubuklinggau as an investment in their children's future language skills. This investment decision was found to be significantly influenced by the parents' unique characteristics, social roles, affiliations, and financial standing. The study concludes that the primary driving force behind these educational decisions is the desire to equip children with essential language skills in an increasingly globalized world, rather than short-term benefits or financial incentives

Power-related Resources in Companies: Which is perceived as the most powerful?

Leadership is a topic of increased interest over the past decades and adjustments were made on this level because of different generations appearing in the labor market. In detail, different reactions to the question, which power related resources are recognized the most in the respective work environment, are compared. These reactions are derived from semi-standardized interview material. The results show that legality, which stands for the power due to position, is still the most recognized resource. But also, a trend from Baby Boomer generation to generation Y can be derived and due to this, the anticipation is made that the mentioned resource will be less important in the future. Therefore, upcoming employees will be more open to a wider understanding over power possession in companies which means: to have power in a company does not necessarily include a leadership position.

Optimization of HIV testing services in Germany using HIV indicator diseases: study protocol of the HeLP study

BackgroundDespite the potentially accompanying negative clinical, epidemiologic, and health economic effects, a large proportion of persons living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are diagnosed late. Internationally, numerous diseases are known to be HIV indicator diseases. Adequate HIV testing in the presence of HIV indicator diseases could help to diagnose unknown HIV infections earlier. The objective of the HeLP study is to validate published HIV indicator diseases for the German setting and to identify guidelines in terms of these indicator diseases in order to reduce knowledge gaps and increase HIV testing when HIV indicator diseases are diagnosed.MethodsA mixed methods approach is used. In a first step, published HIV indicator diseases will be identified in a systematic literature review and subsequently discussed with clinical experts regarding their relevance for the German setting. For the validation of selected indicator diseases different data sets (two cohort studies, namely HIV-1 seroconverter study & ClinSurv-HIV, and statutory health insurance routine data) will be analyzed. Sensitivity analyses using different time periods will be performed. Guidelines of HIV indicator diseases validated in the HeLP study will be reviewed for mentioning HIV and for HIV testing recommendations. In addition, semi-standardized interviews (followed by a free discussion) with guideline creators will identify reasons why HIV testing recommendations were (not) included. Subsequently, a random sample of physicians in medical practices will be surveyed to identify how familiar physicians are with HIV testing recommendations in guidelines and, if so, which barriers are seen to perform the recommended tests in everyday care.DiscussionThe HeLP-study adopts the challenge to validate published HIV indicator diseases for the German setting and has the potential to close a knowledge gap regarding this objective. This has the potential to improve targeted HIV testing for patients with HIV indicator diseases and consequently lead to earlier HIV diagnosis.Trial registrationDRKS00028743

Promotion of Exercise and Health for Older People in Primary Care: A Qualitative Study on the Potential, Experiences and Strategies of General Practitioners in Germany

In advanced age, physical activity becomes an important element in maintaining one’s individual health. GPs are considered to be well suited for advising and attending to older patients according to the principles of (preventive) healthcare. The subject was examined in the context of a study that determined options for action, experiences and strategies relating to the physical activation of older patients by GPs. Between 2021 and 2022, 76 semi-standardised interviews amongst GPs were conducted in all federal states of Germany. The data were evaluated by qualitative content analysis. The category system includes: importance of promoting physical activity; focus of exercise counselling; procedure of counselling; overview of exercise offers and cooperation with healthcare stakeholders; challenges and optimisation approaches. Many interviewees were aware of the significance of promoting health and exercise among older persons. Some physicians paid attention to identifying suitable activities for patients and motivating them to participate on a long-term basis. Cooperations with local health stakeholders have been identified. The interviewees recognised various challenges, which were mainly attributable to the lack of structures for health promotion. Several of the GPs lacked an overview of the physical activity programmes. GPs should assume an active role in exercise and health promotion for older patients. For them to be able to refer their patients effectively to exercise opportunities offered, it will be of importance to integrate the GP setting into a community-based network of prevention. Training measures could support the GP team to refer to the value of physical activity and address need-based recommendations.

Two years of approved digital health applications in Germany – Perspectives and experiences of general practitioners with an affinity for their use

BackgroundSince 2020, physicians in Germany can prescribe approved digital health applications (DHAs) with the costs covered by the health system. There has so far been a lack of studies on attitudes and experiences amongst GPs in using DHAs.ObjectivesThe aim was to elucidate the experiences and observations of GPs that have used DHAs in health care and to examine the conditions necessary for DHAs to gain a foothold in primary care according to the GPs.MethodsIn 2022, 96 qualitative semi-standardised interviews were conducted with German GPs with experience in prescribing DHAs. The GPs were all organised in digitalisation-oriented physicians’ associations. Fifty-four interviews were carried out in person and 42 by phone. The data were analysed according to qualitative content analysis.ResultsUnlike health apps, the interviewees saw DHAs as reliable tools for enhancing the relationship between GPs and their patients. They saw the DHAs they had been prescribing as useful and reported various benefits, including improvements in compliance, mobility, information for patients and weight reduction. The physicians also saw room for further improvement (usability, gamification, training, information sources). Interviewees saw the inclusion of DHAs in evidence-based guidelines as a major step forward.ConclusionThe interviewees rated DHAs favourably regarding healthcare potential and as safer and more reliable than conventional health apps. Many saw benefits to healthcare from using such applications. From the interviewees’ point of view, DHAs can be integrated more effectively into patient care.

Which Factors Influence the Immensely Fluctuating CRT Implantation Rates in Europe? A Mixed Methods Approach Using Qualitative Content Analysis Based on Expert Interviews.

(1) Background: Cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) is nowadays an indispensable treatment option for heart failure. Although the indication is subject to clear cross-national guidelines by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), there is immense variation in the number of implantations per 100,000 inhabitants in Europe, especially in German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria and Switzerland). The aim of the present study was to identify possible factors for these differences using a qualitative research approach. (2) Methods: Semi-standardized interviews were conducted with 11 experts in the field of CRT therapy (3 experts from Germany, 4 from Austria and 4 from Switzerland) using a pre-prepared interview template and analysed according to Mayring's qualitative content analysis. (3) Results: The main factors identified were the costs of purchasing the devices and the financing systems of the respective healthcare systems, although cost pressure still seems to play a subordinate role in the German-speaking countries. Moreover, "lack of implementation of ESC guidelines", "insufficient training" and "lack of medical infrastructure" could be excluded as potential reasons. (4) Conclusions: Economic factors, but not a lack of adherence to ESC guidelines, seem to have a major influence on the fluctuating implantation figures in German-speaking countries, according to the unanimous assessment of renowned experts.

Strategic Design to Increase Indonesian Furniture Industry Export Competitiveness

Furniture, a high-value-added product, is considered one of the strategic commodities for the economy in Indonesia because it is globally competitive. The furniture industry in Indonesia has grown by relying on local raw materials and human resources to keep its existence in the market. Despite Indonesia being known as a significant producer of raw materials for furniture due to its forestry area, the furniture export value is far behind compared to export value abroad. The offered price and appearance from abroad are more attractive than Indonesia's products. Therefore, there is a need to evaluate what factors influence the success of an industry. In general, the industry's success is mainly influenced by the interaction quality among all actors in the industry, either internal or external parties. Thus, the furniture industry needs to manage not only within the industry but also its supply chain effectively and efficiently. This study would like to evaluate the criteria and sub-criteria influencing the furniture industry's export competitiveness based on its supply chain, including circular economy implementation, and propose strategic recommendations. This study applies three methods: cut-off point, Analytical Network Process (ANP), and semi-standardized interview. The finding of this study indicates that the sub-criteria with the most decisive influence on Indonesia's furniture export competitiveness are operation cost, collaboration, and quality, respectively. Furthermore, a collaborative strategy between stakeholders in the furniture industry is proposed to increase the efficiency of operational processes, save operating costs, and increase product quality.

Личностные регуляторы построения образа будущего на разных этапах профессионализации

Background. In today's rapidly changing world, it is extremely important to maintain one's own trajectory in relation to life goals, the image of the future at different stages of professionalization. In this regard, it is relevant to determine personal regulators that allow for conscious and purposeful influencing the achievement of the expected future and their change in the process of professionalization. Objective. The study had its purpose to investigate the image of the future, its characteristics (completeness, clarity, time perspective), functions and personal regulators (self-regulation, coping behavior and life orientations) at different stages of professionalization. Methods. The study implemented quantitative methods: a basic questionnaire by V.I. Morosanova "Style of self-regulation of behavior - SSPM", 2015; “Time Perspective Questionnaire” (F. Zimbardo, 1997) adapted by A. Syrtsova, 2007; "Test of Life-Meaning Orientations" (Crumbaugh, Maholick, 1964) adapted by D.A. Leontiev, 2000; methodology "WCQ – Ways of Coping Questionnaire" (R. Lazarus and S. Folkman, 1985) adapted by T.L. Kryukova, E.V. Kuftyak, M.S. Zamyshlyaeva, 2004. And qualitative methods: the method “Unfinished Sentences” (Sachs, Levy, 1950) modified by the authors and metaphorical associative maps “Roads” (G. Salpeter, 2014) for which the author’s semi-standardized interview was developed (S.I. Konzhin, M.V. Saporovskaya, 2021). Sample. The study involved 184 people - men and women from 16 to 40 years old (M = 23.2; SD = 7.43) who gave informed consent to participate in it. The respondents were divided into three empirical groups: respondents at the stage of professional self-determination (aged 16-17); respondents at the stage of obtaining professional education (aged 18-25); respondents engaged in professional activities (aged 26-40). Results. The study revealed significant differences in the influence of self-regulation, coping behavior and life-meaning orientations on the time perspective of the future at different stages of professionalization. Content-analysis allowed to establish the structure, clarity, and completeness of the image of the future. Regression analysis indicated that “Locus of control-Self”, the coping strategy “Planning to solve a problem” and the regulatory-cognitive competence “Planning” make the greatest contribution to the regulation of the Future image of the respondents. Focus on the Future, the relevance of planning the Future image have certain differences and specifics at the different stages of professionalization. Conclusions. Locus of control, strategies of coping behavior and regulatory competencies can be considered as personal regulators of creating an image of the future at different stages of professionalization.

Orthodox charismatic communities and social change during the Bulgarian transitional period (1980s–1990s)

The article is devoted to the relationship between religiosity and social action. It studies religious communities in Bulgaria as active subjects of social change in the period of transition from a totalitarian to a democratic society in the 1980s and 1990s. The subjects of the study are Orthodox charismatic communities, established formally as political formations in the mid 1980s but by the mid 1990s gradually transforming into religious ones. The article is based on the Weberian social action theory and value-spheres typology. Using historical and sociological approaches an analysis of documents and of semi-standardized interviews is done.

Ensuring Early Childhood Children’s Right to a Safe and Healthy Family Life

The theoretical insights into the problem under analysis allow us to state that, in the context of constant changes in social life, people’s thinking and habits as well as the problem of protecting children’s rights in the family remain topical and in need of further research. It is therefore appropriate to explore in more depth how parents perceive their responsibilities and opportunities in guaranteeing the right of the early child to grow up healthy and safe, what problems they face and how they deal with them. The aim of the study is to reveal parents’ views on the right of the early years’ child to a safe and healthy family life. The study is based on the following conceptual frameworks: the Social Construction of Reality Theory (Berger, Luckmann, 1999) and the Child-Centred Educational Paradigm (Dewey, 1961; Juodaitytė, 2003; Monkevičienė, 2008). The qualitative approach was used in the study, the choice of which was determined by the specificity of the analyzed problem and personal preference for qualitative research. The following research methods were employed: the analysis of scientific literature, normative documents containing information about the research object; semi-standardized interview. The content analysis method was used to analyse the research data. Seven parents of early childhood children participated in the study.&#x0D; On the basis of the theoretical insights and the results of the qualitative research, it can be concluded that the parents who participated in the study are aware of their responsibility and potential in ensuring the child’s right to grow up healthy and safe, and they understand the significance of this right for the child’s personality. The results obtained provide an opportunity for further analysis of the right of the early childhood child to grow up healthy and safe, and to gain insight into the parents’ experiences in this aspect. Parents aim to raise their children’s awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, physical activity, participation in their children’s lives, creating a sense of security and ensuring a supportive home environment.

The Well-informed Patient: a Survey on Patients' Initiative in Seeking Disease-related Information

Internet and print media are frequently used by laypersons to learn about health issues. The objective of this study was to find out whether people with mental disorders showed a special pattern of usage. Where and why do they seek for information about their disorder? How do they experience their search? In semi-standardized interviews, we surveyed 200 psychiatric inpatients. Only patients of the following diagnostic groups were included: 1. Schizophrenia, schizotypal and delusional disorders (F20-F29), 2. Affective disorders (F30-F39) and 3. Disorders of adult personality and behavior (F60-F69). We focused on the sources the patients had used and the experiences they had in the course of their internet search. The vast majority had already searched for information about psychiatry, psychology or medication via internet or in print media. Most participants described positive emotions while reading. More than two-thirds rated the information as useful. Only 10 participants discontinued or rejected therapeutic measures due to information they had gained. Patients with personality disorders were significantly more likely than other patients to attribute their symptoms to a wrong diagnosis after seeking for information. Overall, psychiatric patients mostly experience helpful effects of reading medical information. In rare cases there are negative effects, e. g. negative emotions, discontinuation of therapy or an incorrect assessment of one's own illness. Further research is required in order to find out how the use of internet by people with mental disorders, which is already successful in many cases, can be improved even further.

Digital platforms: Perceived criteria of success, importance of work design, occupational safety and health for present and prospective digital platforms.

BACKGROUND:Digital platforms have found their way into all our lives: they are discussed in political, economic, scientific and public fields worldwide. Platform-based work is also on the rise in the German labour market, not only in institutionalised work, but also in start-ups and spin-offs.OBJECTIVES:The article describes the results of an analysis aimed at identifying perceptions of new and already known major success factors on market entry and market penetration regarding occupational safety and health (OSH) and work design.METHODS:A total of 31 semi-standardised interviews were conducted with 39 people. First, perceived success factors in general were examined with the comparative analysis. Surprisingly, OSH/work design factors did not emerge as perceived success factors. For this reason, a in-depth analysis was performed in a secondary analysis with the structured content analysis.RESULTS:Identified perceived success factors were user orientation, scalability, network effects, niche occupation. The in-depth secondary analysis with focus on OSH/work design showed that the interviewees are aware of the topic of OSH/work design, but did not consider it to be important to economic success.CONCLUSIONS:The identified success factors may not seem surprising. What is surprising, however, is the role played by OSH/work design. Solutions must be developed that sensitize working persons in the platform sector to the topic of OSH/work design. A two-step process may be useful: First, uniform regulations and laws must be anchored in the platform architecture. Second, various measures and training courses can be designed to inform and raise awareness.

From partner to rival: Changes in media frames of China in German print coverage between 2000 and 2019

Western countries’ relations with China are characterised by a dichotomy of partnership and conflict, of rapprochement and demarcation. To date, research lacks longitudinal studies that examine how these economic and political tendencies become manifest in the image of China conveyed by Western media. Taking Germany as an example, this study aims to shed light on the development of China coverage in print media between 2000 and 2019. Following a triangulating mixed-method approach, the results of computational topic 1 modelling (N = 55,893) are complemented by semi-standardised interviews with China correspondents. A framing analysis shows that China was depicted as a valuable economic partner until a rivalry frame started to become dominant in 2016/17. This shift was accompanied by a significant increase in media interest.