TABLE 1.
Combined code | The contributor's original code(s) | LH’s original code(s) |
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Releasing emotions | No‐cut off point for emotions ➔ hurting self / others | Releasing emotions |
Loss of control |
Loss of control Emotions take over (lack of thoughts) Becoming angry because upset |
Emotional overload / lots of emotions at once Emotions build and build ➔ out of control ➔ dual harm |
Physical displays of emotion | Easier to express emotions physically than verbally |
Emotions and physical responses Non‐verbal communication of emotions |
Avoid looking weak |
Fears of others seeing weakness—stand your ground Banter ➔ violence because thinks being made fun of |
Emotions = weakness. Related to gender. |
Mask vulnerable emotions |
Appears normal when suicidal Vulnerable emotions ➔ self‐isolating |
Masking emotions—only show in private, for example crying Avoids talking about emotions |
Show confidence | Lowered control of some emotions (eg hostage taking) | More willing to show some emotions than others, for example happy / anger vs. sad / frightened |
Positive / negative spectrum | Drawings ‘happy’ = positive, others = negative | Positive—negative spectrum |
Impact of prison on emotions |
Suicidal thoughts only developed in prison Prison makes you institutionalized Deep remorse for offence Wants to stay in prison or die |
Impact of prison on emotions |
Emotions and cognitions | Emotions take over (lack of thoughts) |
Emotions and memories / events Emotions and thoughts |
Recognizing emotions | Self‐realization—know he's angry |
Identifying emotions in self Identifying emotions in moment vs. on reflection Cognitive struggle to understand emotions—difficult to talk about them |
Being frightened of own emotions | Restraint = calming, cannot explode anymore | Frightened of own emotions |
Who you can trust with emotions | Old‐school officers preferred not touchy feely |
Emotions and others Who you can talk to RE: emotions |
Learnt behaviour |
Always struggled to show / express emotions before prison Family upbringing—crying and displays of affection not okay, anger is okay Chose not to engage with support early on |
Learning about emotions growing up |
Can't listen to others emotions | Cannot listen to others emotions / vulnerability | |
Talking about emotions ➔ feeling weird | Feels weird after discussing emotions | Talking about emotions does not help |
Stored anger | Holds grudges | Emotions last a long time |
Role of system in suicide | Were drugs issued by healthcare staff or inmates? |