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Angela Frederick Amar1, Eileen M Alexy
1Boston College, Connell School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467, USA. angela.amar.1@bc.edu
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|December 3, 2009
Summary
College students experiencing stalking often cope by minimizing the issue or distancing themselves. This study details their experiences and common, though not always effective, coping mechanisms for stalking victimization.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Stalking is a significant public health and societal issue impacting college students.
- Existing research often focuses on the effects of stalking, with limited literature on student coping strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the stalking experiences of college students.
- To identify and analyze the coping strategies utilized by college students to manage stalking.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study design was employed.
- 262 college students participated in an online survey.
- The survey included a stalking questionnaire and a coping survey.
Main Results:
- Over one-fourth of the participants (69 students) reported experiencing stalking victimization.
- Common coping strategies included: ignoring, minimizing, distancing, detaching, verbal escape, ending the relationship, controlling interaction, and restricting accessibility.
Conclusions:
- Understanding student stalking experiences and coping mechanisms is crucial.
- Findings suggest areas for refining current practices and future research on stalking and coping strategies in the college population.
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