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Stalking: knowns and unknowns.

Lorraine P Sheridan1, Eric Blaauw, Graham M Davies

  • 1School of Psychology, University of Leicester, United Kingdom. lphl@leicester.ac.uk

Trauma, Violence & Abuse
|December 31, 2003
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This review clarifies the nature of stalking, a chronic behavior with consistent patterns across countries. Ex-partner stalkers present a distinct risk, and prevalence estimates vary, impacting victim well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Stalking is a complex phenomenon with varying legal and clinical definitions.
  • Despite definitional differences, a consistent pattern of nuisance behaviors is observed globally.
  • Understanding stalking is crucial for legal and clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize existing literature on the nature of stalking.
  • To identify commonalities and distinctions in stalking behaviors and victimology.
  • To highlight areas for future research in stalking.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on stalking.
  • Analysis of different categorizations of stalkers and victims.
  • Examination of prevalence data and influencing factors.

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Main Results:

  • Stalking is a chronic behavior with consistent nuisance patterns across diverse samples and countries.
  • Ex-partner stalkers represent a unique category due to higher prevalence, violence risk, and attrition.
  • Lifetime prevalence estimates for stalking range from 12%-16% for women and 4%-7% for men, though obscured by varied definitions and reporting.
  • Stalking negatively impacts victims, potentially exacerbating pre-existing vulnerabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Despite definitional challenges, stalking is a recognizable and consistent phenomenon.
  • Ex-partner stalking warrants specific attention due to elevated risks.
  • Further research is needed on stalker/victim subgroups, cross-cultural aspects, and co-occurring crimes.