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Beyond the collective: Personal networks in the study of street gang processes

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  • Roman, Caterina G.
  • Nguyen, Thuy-Trinh

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This manuscript discusses the integration of personal network research designs (PNRDs) into the study of street gangs, highlighting their potential to advance scholarly inquiry. PNRDs, which are designed to examine the local network surrounding a focal respondent, enable a rigorous examination of key constructs related to gang formation, identity, violence, and disengagement, and can overcome some of the limitations plaguing sociocentric network studies of gangs. The paper also describes the unique advantages of using PNRDs over traditional social science methods in gang studies. The paper concludes by putting forth sample research questions across various domains of gang processes that can be examined using PNRDs.

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  • Roman, Caterina G. & Nguyen, Thuy-Trinh, 2025. "Beyond the collective: Personal networks in the study of street gang processes," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 96(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:96:y:2025:i:c:s0047235224001879
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2024.102338
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    1. Jordan M. Hyatt & James A. Densley & Caterina G. Roman, 2021. "Social Media and the Variable Impact of Violence Reduction Interventions: Re-Examining Focused Deterrence in Philadelphia," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 10(5), pages 1-17, April.
    2. Pyrooz, David C. & Decker, Scott H., 2011. "Motives and methods for leaving the gang: Understanding the process of gang desistance," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 39(5), pages 417-425.
    3. Caterina G. Roman & Meagan Cahill & Lauren R. Mayes, 2021. "Changes in Personal Social Networks across Individuals Leaving Their Street Gang: Just What Are Youth Leaving Behind?," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 10(2), pages 1-22, January.
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