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The Unattached Gang-Affiliated Relationship as Mediated Through Social Media & Real-Life Experiences /

紀錄類型:	書目-電子資源 : Monograph/item
正題名/作者:	The Unattached Gang-Affiliated Relationship as Mediated Through Social Media & Real-Life Experiences // Santiago Martinez Jr.
作者:	Martinez, Santiago, Jr.,
面頁冊數:	1 electronic resource (170 pages)
附註:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 84-12, Section: A.
Contained By:	Dissertations Abstracts International84-12A.
標題:	Social work. -
電子資源:	https://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=30524895
ISBN:	9798379718930

The Unattached Gang-Affiliated Relationship as Mediated Through Social Media & Real-Life Experiences /
Martinez, Santiago, Jr.,

The Unattached Gang-Affiliated Relationship as Mediated Through Social Media & Real-Life Experiences /Santiago Martinez Jr. - 1 electronic resource (170 pages)

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 84-12, Section: A.

This dissertation is a qualitative, phenomenological exploration of the experiences of individuals who have connections to active gang members but are not involved in gang-related activities. This research introduces the term "unattached gang-affiliated relationship" to describe this unique relationship dynamic. "Unattached relationships" and "unattached connections" are also used in this research interchangeably to refer to this relationship for brevity. It seeks to answer the central research question, "How do individuals with unattached gang-affiliated relationships understand their lived experiences with their diverse social network through online and offline interactions?" Specifically, it explores the experiences of individuals with offline and online unattached relationships who use social media platforms to interact with different levels of relationships within their social networks. This study was guided by an Ecological Systems Theory (EST) framework, which views the individual as belonging to a broader system of relationships. Adopting EST can aid in comprehending how these systemic relationships impact an individual's growth and overall welfare. Therefore, the following sub-research questions were formulated to achieve this understanding: (1) How do individuals with unattached gang-affiliated Relationships understand their relationship with their active gang connection? (2) How do individuals with unattached gang-affiliated relationships interpret the stereotypes and perceptions assigned to them by others due to their affiliation with active gang members? (3) In what ways do individuals with unattached gang-affiliated relationships utilize coping mechanisms and strategies to navigate the virtual presence of their unattached connection? Semi-structured interviews were used to gather insights from 12 male participants between the ages of 18 and 29 on their experience with unattached gang-affiliated relationships through their online and offline interactions. Findings suggest that individuals with unattached gang-affiliated relationships understand their relationships with their active gang connections as conflicted, interpret the stereotypes and perceptions assigned to them by others as complex and varied, and utilize various coping mechanisms and strategies to navigate the virtual presence of their unattached connection. The three key findings go as follows: (1) Individuals with unattached relationships understand their relationships with their active gang connections as conflicted. They perceive value in the relationship but also understand its risks and dangers; (2) How individuals with unattached relationships interpret the stereotypes and perceptions assigned to them by others is complex and varied. While all participants in this theme recognized that others held a negative association with their relationships, they differed in their evaluations of this stigma; and (3) Individuals with unattached relationships utilize various coping mechanisms and strategies to navigate the virtual presence of their unattached connection. These strategies include ignoring, screening, responding in person, and responding through social media. The decision of which strategy to use is based on the post's content, the individual's relationship with the poster, and personal safety concerns. The findings of this study contribute to the understanding of the complex and nuanced experiences of individuals with unattached relationships. The findings of this study have implications for social work practice, policy, and research. First, social workers can provide support and resources to individuals with unattached relationships. Policymakers can develop programs and initiatives that address the needs of this population. Finally, researchers can continue to explore the experiences of individuals with unattached relationships to understand this complex issue better.

English

ISBN: 9798379718930Subjects--Topical Terms:

644197
Social work.
Subjects--Index Terms:

Ecological Systems Theory

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