On the Question of the Notion of Informal Groups in Criminology
The article considers the criminological aspects of the place of personality in society from the point of view of the impact various social groups have on a person. A group is interpreted as microenvironment where value orientations are being developed. An informal group usually emerges outside the formal one based on common goals and interests, and is defined as a small group where the members are psychologically perceived in light of social factors