Table 1.
Peer group | Prototypical characteristics |
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Academics | Wears "regular," "normal" clothing. Spends time studying/doing homework or other school-related clubs and activities. |
Deviants | Wears skinny jeans, skimpy tops for girls, baggy clothes for boys. Spends time "going out," having fun, engaging in illegal activities (shoplifiting, vandalism). |
Elites | Wears cool, name brand clothing (Abercrombie, Hollister). Likes to play sports, party, go to the mall, go to movies. |
Emo/goth | Wears dark clothing, band t-shirts, eyeliner. Has piercings, dyed hair. Spends time listening to emo and goth music. |
Hip-hop | Wears baggy pants, t-shirts. Likes to "hang out," dance, listen to music. |
Musician | Wears "regular," "normal" clothing. Participates in school band or orchestra. |
Rockers | Wears jeans, band t-shirts, "grungy clothes." Likes to listen to music, play instruments (guitar), go to concerts. |
Skaters | Wears shorts, t-shirts, skate brands (Volcom, DC, Element). Spends time skateboarding/hanging out at the skateboard park. |