Elien Neimeijer

86 of participants who are part of a specific target group experience a specific phenomenon. This means that the results should be interpreted with caution in relation to generalisa- bility to the population of individuals with MID-BIF in secure forensic care. Follow-up research must show to what extent the five overarching dimensions are specific for fo- rensic care for persons with a MID-BIF or whether these dimensions are also present to a greater or lesser extent in the regular care for persons with a MID-BIF or within forensic care for individuals without MID-BIF. A second comment that should be made is that the four factors of the GCI (i.e., support, growth, atmosphere and repression) were used to operationalize group climate within this study. Given that group climate is measured by the GCI within this setting (see: Neimeijer, Roest, Van der Helm, & Didden, 2019; Neimeijer, Delforterie, Roest, Van der Helm, & Didden, 2020), we believe that this is an appropriate choice. Another topic list with regard to group climate might have led to other dimensions. Another comment is that in IPA the researcher is in essence adopting two positions; one which attempts to see the world from the perspective of the participant, and in effect stand in their shoes (the insider perspective). The other posi- tion is that of self-conscious and systematic explorer of the participant’s perspective (the researcher perspective). It should be acknowledged that the actions and decisions of the interviewers will inevitably impact on the meaning and context of the experience under investigation (Rodham, Fox, & Doran, 2013). At the same time, given the uniqueness of the context and complexity of the target group, this is also necessary for careful inter- pretation. Finally, it is recommended to examine the perspective of sociotherapists with regard to group climate in follow-up research. This study underlines the complex task assignment of sociotherapists in forensic care for clients with MID-BIF This study underlines the complex task assignment of sociotherapists in forensic care for clients with MID-BIF. Group climate must be attuned to their specific characteristics, needs, learning style inherent to MID-BIF, mental disorders and risky behaviour, while at the same time risks and safety must be monitored. High-quality and effective treatment requires the integration of knowledge and skills from forensic care, psychiatry and care for individuals with MID-BIF. By training sociotherapists to highlight risks based on the functioning profile and development history of individuals with MID-BIF, it is expected