Adolescent Reputations and Risk

Abstract

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Addicted to the Risk, Recognition and Respect that the Graffiti Lifestyle Provides: Towards an Understanding of the Reasons for Graffiti Engagement

“…As already alluded to most adolescents seek a conforming identity (i.e., one that complies with the mores of the mainstream peer-group) however, others either through choice or circumstance set out to acquire a non-conforming deviant social identity (Carroll et al 2009). Regardless of type, an audience, particularly a peer audience, is a vital component of the identity formation process.…”

“…As such, some adolescent involvement in testing activities (e.g., swearing, cheating, body piercing, playing hooky, public urination, home/school time violations, fighting, smoking, and sexual experimentation) is an integral part of the psychosocial mechanism by which adolescents differentiate their burgeoning selves from that of the adults controlling their everyday lives (Taylor et al 2009). Indeed, it is currently estimated that 50% of all adolescents engage in some form of delinquent activity during their adolescent years (Carroll et al 2009;Maxfield et al 2000;Moran and Hagell 2001).…”

“…In order to establish a comprehensive understanding of the complexity of adolescent risk-taking behaviour considerable research endeavour to date has been devoted to understanding the identity establishment process in various sub-cultural groups of nonconforming youths (for a comprehensive review see Carroll et al 2009). One sub-cultural group, however, who have received scant research attention are graffiti-writers.…”

Faktor Penyebab Tergabungnya Remaja Kota Bandung Dalam Komunitas Kenakalan Remeja

“…Selain itu, remaja cenderung mencari komunitas yang akan menggambarkan dirinya. Hal tersebut yang kerap dijadikan alasan tentang remaja beresiko (Carroll, Houghton, Durkin, & Hattie, 2009 (Siegel & Welsh, 2013).…”

The Challenge of Normative Influences for Program Design for Youth in Detention

“…Subjective norms are important to the period of adolescent development when peer socialization takes prominence. One suggestion, by Carroll, Houghton, Durkin, and Hattie (2009), is that the behavior of young offenders involved in the youth justice system may be related to imitating the behavior of their peers. This may be particularly relevant for young people who are alienated in their contact with significant adults, who are exposed to other offending youth and display antisocial or challenging behaviors (Dishion & Patterson, 2006).…”