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gang In this school psychology context, a gang refers to a peer group linked with violent, disruptive, or delinquent behavior.

In this school psychology context, a gang refers to a peer group linked with violent, disruptive, or delinquent behavior. The packet specifically describes similar groups of “lads” as students who show externalizing problem behaviors.

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Drafting source: Gao Shuyan; Xie Mengmeng. Family resources and externalizing problem behaviors among “lads” in township junior high schools: the role of positive youth development and peers’ positive moral character. 2026; DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1852822; article XML SHA-256 acc73920688fa66b5d0e4382f4717b12fe314bc1402c6918ee2a62baf3e4188b. “Family resources and externalizing problem behaviors among “lads” in township junior high schools: the role of positive youth development and peers’ positive moral character” (10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1852822).
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