What makes young people get involved with street gangs in London? A study of the perceived risk factors.
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| Title: | What makes young people get involved with street gangs in London? A study of the perceived risk factors. |
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| Authors: | Annan, Louis Gladstone (AUTHOR), Gaoua, Nadia (AUTHOR), Mileva, Katya (AUTHOR), Borges, Mario (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Community Psychology. Jul2022, Vol. 50 Issue 5, p2198-2213. 16p. 2 Diagrams. |
| Subjects: | Young adults, Gangs, Delinquent behavior, Psychological factors, Community centers |
| Geographic Terms: | London (England), Tower Hamlets (London, England) |
| Abstract: | This study examined the perceived determinants of street gang‐related antisocial behavior (ASB) and crime of young people (YP) in a deprived and ethnically diverse community in London. Twenty‐six participants were recruited from two youth centers (one sport and one art‐based program) from the borough of Tower Hamlets. Participants took part in four focus groups (FGs) organized into two youth (N = 14) and two adults (N = 12) subgroups. The FG questions explored participants' understanding of their community and social environment, their social interaction with the local YP and youth gangs. Data were analyzed using a thematic approach and key factors associated with youth gang membership, ASB, and crime were identified. Participants highlighted a series of determinants, which were centered on social predispositions and psychological factors. Associated risk factors were heavily embedded in the racial and religious tensions within the borough. Therefore, context‐specific to the individual communities' risk factors should be identified before the development and implementation of intervention strategies to enhance their potential for impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | This study examined the perceived determinants of street gang‐related antisocial behavior (ASB) and crime of young people (YP) in a deprived and ethnically diverse community in London. Twenty‐six participants were recruited from two youth centers (one sport and one art‐based program) from the borough of Tower Hamlets. Participants took part in four focus groups (FGs) organized into two youth (N = 14) and two adults (N = 12) subgroups. The FG questions explored participants' understanding of their community and social environment, their social interaction with the local YP and youth gangs. Data were analyzed using a thematic approach and key factors associated with youth gang membership, ASB, and crime were identified. Participants highlighted a series of determinants, which were centered on social predispositions and psychological factors. Associated risk factors were heavily embedded in the racial and religious tensions within the borough. Therefore, context‐specific to the individual communities' risk factors should be identified before the development and implementation of intervention strategies to enhance their potential for impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00904392 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/jcop.22767 |
