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A commentary on adolescent group violence

S Scheidlinger1

  • 1Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY.

Child Psychiatry and Human Development
|January 1, 1994
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Contemporary youth gang violence may stem from de-individuation and group contagion, unlike the larger, organized gangs of the past. This study compares historical and modern youth gangs to understand these group dynamics.

Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Social Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Youth gang violence has significantly increased.
  • Contemporary gangs differ structurally from historical gangs (e.g., 1960s).
  • Understanding group dynamics is crucial for addressing violence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Compare group dynamics of 1960s gangs with contemporary youth street packs.
  • Investigate the role of de-individuation and group contagion in youth violence.
  • Advance a hypothesis explaining current trends in inner-city violence.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of historical (1960s) and contemporary youth gangs.
  • Examination of group structures and organization.
  • Hypothesis formulation based on observed differences and psychological processes.

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Main Results:

  • 1960s gangs were larger and more organized.
  • Contemporary youth groups are described as crowd-like, small packs.
  • Hypothesized that de-individuation and group contagion are key factors in current violence.

Conclusions:

  • De-individuation and group contagion are proposed as underlying mechanisms for contemporary youth gang violence.
  • The shift from organized gangs to smaller packs may facilitate these processes.
  • Further research is needed to validate the proposed hypothesis.