Precursors and Consequences of Membership in Youth Gangs.

Dukes, Richard L.; Martinez, Ruben O.; Stein, Judith A.

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ERIC Number: EJ557760

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Precursors and Consequences of Membership in Youth Gangs.

Dukes, Richard L.; Martinez, Ruben O.; Stein, Judith A.

Youth & Society, v29 n2 p139-65 Dec 1997

Studied explanations for gang membership in a population of 11,000 secondary school students. Lower self-esteem, perceived academic ability, psychosocial health, and bonds with institutions appeared to precede gang membership. Other precursors and consequences identified were also consistent with a lack of social integration. (SLD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Group Membership, Juvenile Gangs, Mental Health, Participation, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Self Esteem, Student Attitudes, Young Adults

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Research partially supported by Grant Number DA01070-22 from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.