Mallion, Jaimee S., Wood, Jane L. (2018) Emotional processes and gang membership: A narrative review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 43 . pp. 56-63. ISSN 1359-1789. (doi:10.1016/j.avb.2018.10.001) (KAR id:69779)
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Abstract
With implementation of governmental strategies aimed at reducing gang involvement, academic interest in gang membership has rapidly increased. However, there is a dearth of knowledge relating to emotional processes of gang members (Wood & Alleyne, 2010). This review synthesizes existing literature surrounding possible risk factors for gang membership including, empathy, Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD), Psychopathy, Callous-Unemotional (CU) traits, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Emotional Intelligence (EI). Due to the limited evidence-base, additional literature surrounding violent offending and group relations are used to provide a comprehensive account of emotional processes of gang members. It is concluded that high levels of ASPD traits and low levels of empathy and EI are potential risk factors for gang membership. However, contradictory research findings, prevent conclusions regarding the influence of psychopathy, ODD and CU-traits on gang membership. Overall, this review provides support for utilizing emotion-focused strategies in gang intervention programs and recommends that future research focuses on assessing the developmental trajectory of emotional processes throughout the cycle of gang membership (joining, maintaining and exiting).
Item Type: | Article |
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DOI/Identification number: | 10.1016/j.avb.2018.10.001 |
Uncontrolled keywords: | Gang, Emotions, Emotional intelligence, Empathy, Psychopathy, Callous-unemotional, Oppositional defiant disorder |
Subjects: |
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > HV9069 Juvenile delinquency |
Divisions: | Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Psychology |
Depositing User: | Jane Wood |
Date Deposited: | 25 Oct 2018 14:22 UTC |
Last Modified: | 05 Nov 2024 12:32 UTC |
Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/69779 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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