Maria Pacella
Biographic Data
| ID | 4369428 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Maria Pacella |
| GIVEN NAMES | Maria |
| FAMILY NAME | Pacella |
| SIGNATURE | PACELLA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 2 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Running Trains' and 'Sexing-In: The Functions of Sex Within Adolescent Gangs
Gang members are exposed to unique sexual risks, yet little work has explored the influence of gang social norms. This study examines the functions and meanings of sex within gangs, with a specific focus on the ways in which sex is used to reinforce gang membership and norms, gender roles, and group cohesion. We conducted 58 semi-structured interviews with adolescent members of six gangs. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis and con…
Gang masculinity and high-risk sexual behaviours
High-risk sexual behaviours include practices such as relationship violence and substance use, which often cluster together among young people in high-risk settings. Youth gang members often show high rates of such behaviours, substance use and relationship violence. This paper draws on data from in-depth interviews with male and female gang members from six different gangs to explore the role of powerful socialising peer groups that set gender, …
Running Trains' and 'Sexing-In: The Functions of Sex Within Adolescent Gangs
Gang members are exposed to unique sexual risks, yet little work has explored the influence of gang social norms. This study examines the functions and meanings of sex within gangs, with a specific focus on the ways in which sex is used to reinforce gang membership and norms, gender roles, and group cohesion. We conducted 58 semi-structured interviews with adolescent members of six gangs. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis and con…
Gang masculinity and high-risk sexual behaviours
High-risk sexual behaviours include practices such as relationship violence and substance use, which often cluster together among young people in high-risk settings. Youth gang members often show high rates of such behaviours, substance use and relationship violence. This paper draws on data from in-depth interviews with male and female gang members from six different gangs to explore the role of powerful socialising peer groups that set gender, …
Running Trains' and 'Sexing-In: The Functions of Sex Within Adolescent Gangs
Gang members are exposed to unique sexual risks, yet little work has explored the influence of gang social norms. This study examines the functions and meanings of sex within gangs, with a specific focus on the ways in which sex is used to reinforce gang membership and norms, gender roles, and group cohesion. We conducted 58 semi-structured interviews with adolescent members of six gangs. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis and con…
Developmental psychology (2 works) · Gender, Feminism, and Media (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Ambivalence (1 works) · Biology (1 works) · Criminology (1 works) · Gender Roles and Identity Studies (1 works) · Human Factors and Ergonomics (1 works)