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Study of stalkers.

P E Mullen1, M Pathé, R Purcell

  • 1Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health, Melbourne, Australia. pmullen@vicnet.net.au

The American Journal of Psychiatry
|August 18, 1999
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This study explored the behaviors and motivations of 145 stalkers, identifying five types and common psychopathology. Findings highlight the need for legal sanctions and therapeutic interventions to address stalking behaviors.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Stalking is a complex behavior with diverse motivations and psychological underpinnings.
  • Understanding stalker typologies is crucial for effective intervention and victim protection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the behaviors, motivations, and psychopathology of individuals engaging in stalking.
  • To categorize stalkers into distinct types based on their actions and underlying reasons.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical study involving 145 stalkers referred to a forensic psychiatry center.
  • Data collection on demographics, victim relationships, stalking duration, and associated behaviors (threats, assault).

Main Results:

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  • Identified five stalker types: rejected, intimacy-seeking, incompetent, resentful, and predatory.
  • Prevalence of unemployment (39%) and lack of prior intimate relationships (52%) noted.
  • Delusional disorders (30%) and personality disorders were common, varying by stalker type; assault was linked to prior convictions and substance use.

    • Conclusions:

    • Stalkers exhibit a spectrum of motivations, from power assertion to relationship seeking.
    • Social incompetence is common, but all stalkers pose a risk of distress and harm.
    • Effective management requires integrated legal and therapeutic strategies.