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Title: Disengagement From Gangs as Role Transitions.
Authors: Decker, Scott H., Pyrooz, David C., Moule, Richard K.
Source: Journal of Research on Adolescence (Wiley-Blackwell). Jun2014, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p268-283. 16p.
Subjects: Gang members, Psychological disengagement, Adolescent psychology, Social capital, Identity (Psychology)
Abstract: Most research has focused on the onset and consequences of gang membership, neglecting the importance of leaving the gang. Disengagement from gangs often occurs during the transition to adulthood, a critical period of the life course. While leaving gangs has received growing attention over the past decade, absent from this research has been a suitable theoretical perspective with which to frame disengagement. This study drew on Ebaugh's theory of role exit to examine disengagement among 260 former gang members. We find disengagement to be a drawn-out process, replete with many failures and obstacles. We conclude with a discussion of these implications for practitioners, policymakers, and future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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