Social networks among incarcerated juvenile offenders
Social networks among incarcerated juvenile offenders
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DOI：
10.1111/j.1467-9507.1996.tb00081.x
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发表时间：
1996-01-01
影响因子：
2
通讯作者：
ClarkeMcLean, JG
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作者：
ClarkeMcLean, JG
本研究探讨了92名青少年罪犯的社交网络和越轨行为。半结构化的访谈进行了单独与青年和重复后，四周的间隔。采用社会认知图分析技术进行社会聚类分析。研究结果表明，这些极端违法的青年形成了相当稳定的社交网络内的机构。社会群体的区别最强烈的基础上的性别，种族和接近。集群内的个人有类似的行为调整水平和亲密的看法与同龄人。同龄群体形成的过程与公立学校的同龄群体形成的过程相似。治疗的影响进行了讨论。
This study examines the social networks and deviant behavior of 92 male and female adolescent offenders in a secure training school. Semi-structured interviews were conducted individually with the youth and repeated following a four-week interval. Record data were reviewed to assess behavioral adjustment, The Social Cognitive Map analytic technique was utilized to identify social clusters. Findings indicate that these extremely delinquent youth formed reasonably stable social networks within the institution. Social clusters were distinguished most strongly on the basis of gender, race and proximity. Individuals within clusters had similar levels of behavioral adjustment and perceptions of intimacy with peers. The processes of peer group formation are similar to those found among public school counterparts. Treatment implications are discussed.