This paper critically reviewed student subculture researches, theories and methodologies. The author first discussed the culture concept and its related concepts. Past student subculture researches were classified into five categories: (1)cultural elements research; (2)culture classification research; (3) adaptation theory research; (4)class resistance theory research; (5)cultural ecology theory research. Each type of researches was examined and criticized respectively. The author also demonstrated the methodological problems of these researches. A few temporary conclusions and implications were suggested.
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