The causal relationship between gang joining and violent victimization: A critical review and directions for future research |
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| Authors: | Chris L GibsonAuthor Vitae Marc L SwattAuthor VitaeJ Mitchell MillerAuthor Vitae Wesley G JenningsAuthor VitaeAngela R GoverAuthor Vitae |
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| Institution: | a Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law, University of Florida, United Statesb Justice & Security Strategies, Inc., United Statesc Department of Criminal Justice, University of Texas-San Antonio, United Statesd Department of Criminology, University of South Florida, United Statese School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado-Denver, United States |
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| Abstract: | PurposeThis article provides a critical review of the state of research on the gang membership-violent victimization relationship.MethodsThis study examines a comprehensive list of published quantitative studies that have assessed the relationship between gang membership and violent victimization.ResultsBy examining strengths and weaknesses of the design features of various studies, this article identifies theoretical, conceptual, methodological, and statistical issues that should be considered when interpreting the causal effect of gang membership on violent victimization. Some of the methodological and design issues discussed include, but are not limited to, consequences of failing to establish temporal order, failure to conduct sensitivity analyses to determine treatment effects, use of bootstrapping methods with propensity score analysis, measurement of violent victimization, and corrections for dependence in matched samples of gang and non-gang members.ConclusionSuggestions for future research are provided that will help advance the empirical study of the gang membership-violent victimization nexus. |
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