Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ867095
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Oct
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0883-8534
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A Comparison between Mexican American Youth Who Are in Gangs and Those Who Are Not
Tapia, Hugo A.; Kinnier, Richard T.; MacKinnon, David P.
Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, v37 n4 p229-239 Oct 2009
This exploratory study compares the differences between 43 Mexican American gang members and 43 Mexican American adolescents who are not members of a gang on several demographic, educational, familial, cultural, and psychological variables. Differences were analyzed using "t" tests and chi-square analyses. discussion focuses on implications for counseling. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Mexican Americans, Youth, Comparative Analysis, Juvenile Gangs, Adolescents, Statistical Analysis, Counseling, Family Environment, Family Structure, Acculturation, Measures (Individuals)
American Counseling Association. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tel: 800-422-2648; Tel: 800-347-6647; Fax: 800-473-2329; Web site: http://www.counseling.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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