Thematic Category | Sub-Themes |
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Traumatic experiences prior to institutional placement | Witnessing domestic violence Father’s substance use Parental separation or divorce Absentee father |
Traumatic experiences during institutional placement | Sense of abandonment Cognitive ambivalence Silent resentment Maltreatment in institution |
Institutional Environment | Limited privacy (Crowded space) Limited stimulating environment (Deprivation) Limited personal freedom (Strict regime / discipline) Limited safety (Maltreatment / bullying) |