In general, the results of this study demonstrate that Bosniaks have negative remembrances of the Bosnian war and the Srebrenica genocide, since they have been exposed to dreadful events during the war, e.g. loss of family members, enduring injuries, living in hunger etc.. In view of these events Bosniaks have a general tendency to maintain a distance particularly towards Serbs. Apart from this, the horrible events have helped to unite the Bosniaks, because they are sharing a position of victimhood. Further, Bosniaks relate to the Bosnian war and the Srebrenica genocide in a manner, where they preserve their joint Bosnian history by, among other things, attending the annual commemorations, and by transferring knowledge about the Bosnian war to further generations. Thus, Bosniaks' joint history is preserved across time by means of their collective memory. Finally, the results show that Bosniaks are reluctant to the possibilities for forgiveness and reconciliation. Since Bosniaks are not willing to forgive at an intrapersonal level, it minimizes the possibilities for interpersonal forgiveness. The unwillingness with regard to intrapersonal forgiveness also stands an obstacle to the opportunities for reconciliation. In the name of God, I dedicate this project to all victims of war and genocide. I also dedicate this project to my beloved husband, my dear best friend and to my wonderful family, who all have given me the motivation and support to continue the journey of this project.
In general, the results of this study demonstrate that Bosniaks have negative remembrances of the Bosnian war and the Srebrenica genocide, since they have been exposed to dreadful events during the war, e.g. loss of family members, enduring injuries, living in hunger etc.. In view of these events Bosniaks have a general tendency to maintain a distance particularly towards Serbs. Apart from this, the horrible events have helped to unite the Bosniaks, because they are sharing a position of victimhood. Further, Bosniaks relate to the Bosnian war and the Srebrenica genocide in a manner, where they preserve their joint Bosnian history by, among other things, attending the annual commemorations, and by transferring knowledge about the Bosnian war to further generations. Thus, Bosniaks' joint history is preserved across time by means of their collective memory. Finally, the results show that Bosniaks are reluctant to the possibilities for forgiveness and reconciliation. Since Bosniaks are not willing to forgive at an intrapersonal level, it minimizes the possibilities for interpersonal forgiveness. The unwillingness with regard to intrapersonal forgiveness also stands an obstacle to the opportunities for reconciliation. In the name of God, I dedicate this project to all victims of war and genocide. I also dedicate this project to my beloved husband, my dear best friend and to my wonderful family, who all have given me the motivation and support to continue the journey of this project.