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Multivariate Analysis of Gang Delinquency, Part 3 - Age and Physique of Gangs and Clubs

NCJ Number
81611
Journal
Multivariate Behavioral Research Volume: 6 Dated: (January 1971) Pages: 75-90
Author(s)
D S Cartwright; K I Howard; N A Reuterman
Date Published
1971
Length
16 pages
Annotation
A sample of gang members and a comparison group of club boys are compared with reference to national norms for age, height, and weight of juveniles.
Abstract
Possible relationships between these variables and five behavior factor scores are examined. It is found that the gang boys are shorter than club boys at the sub-groups as well as the aggregate level. It is also found that gangs differ among themselves on age, height, and weight. These differences are related to differences in behaviors. Furthermore, gangs differ sharply among themselves in regard to the within-gang connections between age, height, and weight and behavior. Discussion centers upon group process effects. (Author abstract)