Table 3.
Structured presentation of the themes and subthemes of the interpretative phenomenological analysis.
| Superordinate themes | Subthemes |
|---|---|
| Conceptualizations of family | Extended self |
| Transcendental family cohesion | |
| Religion | |
| Intergenerational obligations | |
| Tradition and customs | |
| Family in the context of forced migration | Assignment of a family mandate |
| Challenges for families | |
| Perceived causes for symptoms of PTSD | Incapacity to adhere to intergenerational obligations |
| Malediction | |
| Disrespect of parents/elders | |
| Disrespect of ancestors | |
| Failure to carry out cultural customs | |
| Incapacity to support one's family remaining at home | |
| Sources of resilience | Reliance on family network |
| Receiving blessings from parents | |
| Performance of cultural customs | |
| Reliance on ancestors |