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The Next Decade of Eurogang Program Research

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This chapter discusses barriers to effective future Eurogang comparative research as well as suggestions for new emphases in such research. The barriers are similar to those in non-gang research studies, but to these, I add pressing issues of a standardized definition of street gangs as well as greater attention to group-level processes. Recommended emphases for the future include prospective research designs, multimethod designs, longitudinal designs, and involvement in evaluations of gang control programs.

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  1. Department of Psychology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA

    Malcolm W. Klein

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    Finn-Aage Esbensen

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    Cheryl L. Maxson

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Klein, M.W. (2012). The Next Decade of Eurogang Program Research. In: Esbensen, FA., Maxson, C. (eds) Youth Gangs in International Perspective. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1659-3_17

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