Influence of Mental Level in the Formation of Boys' Gangs

Abstract

The investigation indicates that mental age is the greatest factor in the selection of one's companions and in holding groups together. It indicates that a common mental level with similar experiences as a background is a much stronger factor in group formation than any other factors investigated. From Psych Bulletin 21:07:00695. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)