Social capital, the life-course, and gangs

Richard K. Moule; Scott Decker; David C. Pyrooz

doi:10.1007/978-1-4614-5113-6_9

Social capital, the life-course, and gangs

Richard K. Moule, Scott Decker, David C. Pyrooz

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The recent development of two paradigms in the social sciences, social capital and the life-course perspective, has proven influential. Though these paradigms overlap, limited research has examined the accumulation of capital over the life-course. In this chapter, we consider the confluence of these paradigms in the context of gang membership; specifically how the onset, continuity, and desistance from gang membership influence the loss and formation of social capital. In addition, the emerging role of technology on the maintenance and creation of social capital for gang members is examined. Lastly, directions for future research explicitly examining social capital in the context of antisocial groups are presented.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Handbook of Life-Course Criminology
Subtitle of host publication	Emerging Trends and Directions for Future Research
Publisher	Springer New York
Pages	143-158
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Electronic)	9781461451136
ISBN (Print)	9781461451129
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5113-6_9
State	Published - Jan 1 2013

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