Gang Socialization

Gang Socialization is a theoretical construct within criminology that denotes the process by which individuals internalize gang norms, values, and behaviors through structured interpersonal interactions and role adoption within a gang's hierarchical and cultural framework.

263

Publications

20.5K

Citations

400

Authors

193

Institutions

Publications per year

2017–2026

34

Authors

400

  1. SH
    Scott H. Decker

    Arizona State University, United States

    8 publications · 807 citations

    8

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  2. JA
    James A. Densley

    Metropolitan State University, United States

    8 publications · 270 citations

    8

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  3. DC
    David C. Pyrooz

    University of Colorado Boulder, United States

    8 publications · 883 citations

    8

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  4. JM
    John M. Hagedorn

    University of Illinois Chicago, United States

    6 publications · 455 citations

    6

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  5. CG
    Clive Glaser

    University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

    5 publications · 215 citations

    5

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Venues

  1. Choice Reviews Online

    CRO · 15 publications · 1.6K citations

    14

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  2. Journal of Criminal Justice

    13 publications · 970 citations

    12

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  3. Journal of gang research

    11 publications · 226 citations

    11

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  4. Contemporary Sociology A Journal of Reviews

    10 publications · 1.3K citations

    10

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  5. Journal of Quantitative Criminology

    7 publications · 862 citations

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