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  • Criminology

Background:

  • Stalking is a serious offense with complex underlying factors.
  • Understanding the role of psychopathic traits in stalking behavior is crucial for risk assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between psychopathy and stalking behaviors in a sample of convicted male offenders.
  • To identify specific psychopathic traits linked to particular stalking patterns and risk factors.

Main Methods:

  • Assessment of psychopathy using the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised: Screening Version (PCL:SV).
  • Analysis of stalking characteristics and risk factors in 61 men convicted of stalking offenses.
  • Correlation of psychopathic symptoms with victimization patterns and risk factors from the Guidelines for Stalking Assessment and Management (SAM).

Main Results:

  • Psychopathic symptoms were infrequent in the sample.
  • The presence of psychopathic traits, especially affective deficits, correlated with targeting casual acquaintances.
  • Psychopathy was associated with increased risk factors, including violation of supervision, victim preoccupation, and targeting vulnerable victims.

Conclusions:

  • Despite their rarity, psychopathic traits are significant indicators in stalking behavior.
  • Findings highlight the importance of assessing psychopathy for effective stalking risk management.
  • Affective deficit symptoms may be particularly relevant in understanding stalking dynamics and risk.