Crowds (adolescence)

For adolescent friendships and social interaction in small groups, see cliques.

Crowds are large groups of adolescents defined by their shared image and reputation.[1] Crowd membership is externally imposed and not a direct consequence of interaction with other members of the crowd.

  1. ^ Brown, B. (2004). Adolescents’ relationships with peers. In R. Lerner & L. Steinberg (Eds.), ‘’Handbook of adolescent psychology.’’ New York: Wiley.