Study: Street gangs, crime serve as deviant leisure activities for youths

Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - 12:02 in Psychology & Sociology

Although at-risk youths may have a variety of reasons for joining street gangs, a new study suggests that gang membership and criminal acts often serve as deviant leisure activities, fulfilling young people's needs for excitement, a sense of belonging and social support.

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