Is ethnic and racial identity a potentiating or protective factor in the association between youth victimization and gang-joining? Distinguishing between exploration and affirmation

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Youth gang membership is a significant public health concern linked to violent victimization. However, not all victimized youth join gangs, highlighting the need to study mitigating factors. Ethnic and racial identity (ERI) is a potential factor, but research has shown mixed results. This study used...

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VerfasserInnen: Mendez, Lucybel (VerfasserIn) ; Alexander, Ava R. (VerfasserIn) ; Kerig, Patricia (VerfasserIn)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2024
In: Journal of ethnicity in criminal justice
Jahr: 2024, Band: 22, Heft: 3, Seiten: 266–287
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Violent Victimization
gang-joining
ethnic identity affirmation
Ethnic and racial identity exploration
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Zusammenfassung:Youth gang membership is a significant public health concern linked to violent victimization. However, not all victimized youth join gangs, highlighting the need to study mitigating factors. Ethnic and racial identity (ERI) is a potential factor, but research has shown mixed results. This study used longitudinal self-report data from the Pathways to Desistance project to examine ERI’s two facets – exploration and affirmation. Findings revealed that victimization increased both ERI aspects, but they had opposite effects on gang-joining. Higher affirmation reduced gang-joining odds and higher exploration increased them. These results highlight the importance of promoting ERI affirmation in gang involvement prevention.
ISSN:1537-7946
DOI:10.1080/15377938.2024.2388112