Profile of Youth Gang Members, Causes and Effects of their Activities in Tagbilaran City

Joesil Dianne Sempron, Reina Rose Amor Galo, Josie Vida Sempron

Abstract


The problems of youth in modern society are both international and local concerns. One of the most alarming issues the world is facing today is the existence of youth gangs, and the actions of the gang members once fully indoctrinated. This study delved into the youth gang culture in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. It focused on children in-school and out-of-school who were particularly vulnerable to the influence of the gangs. The researchers surveyed 81 respondents who were members of any gang in the city between the ages of 10 to 18 years old. It sought to explore the gang member’s reasons why he or she opted to join such gang, the activities of the gang and its effects. This study was essential because it determined the damage caused by the members to victims and its adverse effects on the community. This study utilized the quantitative approach through the distribution of questionnaires to the respondents.

Keywords


Social Science; gangs; quantitative method; gang affiliation; gang involvement; Tagbilaran City; Philippines

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