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

Mendez, Lucybel; Alexander, Ava R.; Kerig, Patricia

doi:10.1080/15377938.2024.2388112

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

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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Authors:	Mendez, Lucybel (Author) ; Alexander, Ava R. (Author) ; Kerig, Patricia (Author)
Format:	Electronic Article
Language:	English
Published:	2024
In:	Journal of ethnicity in criminal justice Year: 2024, Volume: 22, Issue: 3, Pages: 266–287
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Keywords:	Violent Victimization gang-joining ethnic identity affirmation Ethnic and racial identity exploration

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

by Mendez, Lucybel (Author) Kerig, Patricia (Author) Alexander, Ava R. (Author)

in: Journal of ethnicity in criminal justice, 22 (2024), 3, Seite 266-287

Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)

Electronic Article