Results
While the data reflected a variety of complex understandings about Charlie and Alex, three super-
ordinate themes, each comprised of a number of interrelated sub-themes, were identified from the
analysis. These were: ‘I think he’s a bit worried and sad because…’: Searching for an explanation;
‘She’s kind of overacting a tiny bit’: Empathy versus blame; and ‘If he gets help now he’ll have a
better life’: Consequences and solutions. These will now be presented and discussed in turn.