Familiar Correlates of Gang Membership: An Exploratory Study of Mexican-American Youth
- 1 March 1984
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences
- Vol. 6 (1) , 65-76
- https://doi.org/10.1177/07399863840061006
Abstract
The differences between the families of youths who are gang members versus youths not in gangs were investigated. Data were collected from thirty mothers using a semi-structured interview. Results indicated that family related variables distinguish the families of gang members from the control families. Specifically, youths in gangs are more likely to come from families which put less emphasis on intrafamilial socialization, youth supervision, and outward expression of affection. Furthermore, mothers of youths who were gang members appeared more dissatisfied and fatalistic. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.Keywords
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