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social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > youth groups
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > social context of relationships > social capital > youth groups
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > social context of relationships > social capital > youth groups
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > social context of relationships > social capital > youth groups
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > group influence > power (sociology) > types of power > social capital > youth groups

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youth groups  

Definition

  • Peer groups, school classes, sports groups, interest groups, fellowships, friendship groups, political groups, subcultures, gangs of youths, “tribes,” clans—there are numerous kinds of youth groups, sharing a number of meanings and qualities with individual members and with other groups. Origin, purpose, and structure of youth groups, as well as motivation for joining and staying in a group, however, might be quite diverse. [Source: Encyclopedia of Community: From the Village to the Virtual World; Youth Groups]

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