Citation

Clark CM. Adolescence 1992; 27(106): 283-293.

Affiliation

Adolescent Psychiatric Services, West Pines Psychiatric Hospital, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Libra Publishers)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1621560

Abstract

Alienation is a contributing factor in adolescents' participation in Satanism, the neo-Nazi skinhead movement, and violent street gangs. Many of their needs are met by gang and/or cult affiliation, including a sense of belonging, self-worth, companionship, and excitement. Emphasizing prevention may minimize deviant subculture involvement, but some adolescents require clinical intervention, ranging from a few outpatient sessions to lengthy inpatient hospitalization. Therapists must be knowledgeable about adolescents' involvement, empathic to their circumstances, and sophisticated in the approach to treatment.

Language: en