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Stalking: new constructions of human behaviour.

P E Mullen1, M Pathé, R Purcell

  • 1Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health and Department of Psychological Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. paul.mullen@dhs.vic.gov.au

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|March 29, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Stalking has become a significant social and legal issue, particularly concerning mental health professionals. Understanding its cultural roots is key to supporting victims and addressing perpetrator behavior.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Criminology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Stalking has emerged as a significant social problem and criminal offense in recent decades.
  • Its rise necessitates attention from mental health professionals due to its complex psychological underpinnings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the reasons behind stalking's emergence as a major social problem.
  • To explore why stalking is of particular concern to mental health professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of extant literature on stalking.
  • Analysis of social, legal, and behavioral science discourses.
  • Examination of social and cultural forces shaping the understanding of stalking.

Main Results:

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  • Social conditions like relationship instability, blame culture, and social anxiety contribute to stalking.
  • Stalking is an established category that helps direct resources towards victim support and offender intervention.
  • Contemporary cultural tensions have shaped stalking into a recognized phenomenon.

Conclusions:

  • Stalking, while a complex cultural construction, serves as a useful concept for addressing persistent harassment.
  • Legal protections and support services for victims of stalking have been enhanced due to the recognition of this issue.