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Susanne Strand1, Troy E McEwan
1Mid-Sweden University, Holmgatan 10, 851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden. Susanne.strand@miun.se
Behavioral Sciences & the Law
|February 26, 2011
Summary
This study compared same- and opposite-gender stalking cases. Findings indicate stalker motivation and prior relationship dynamics are more critical than gender in stalking behavior.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Psychology
- Criminology
- Victimology
Background:
- Stalking is a serious criminal behavior with significant psychological impact.
- Research has primarily focused on opposite-gender stalking, with less attention paid to same-gender dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and compare demographic, offense, clinical, and behavioral characteristics of same-gender and opposite-gender stalking cases.
- To identify key differences and similarities between these two stalking typologies.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of 94 same-gender and 160 opposite-gender stalking cases from Sweden and Australia.
- Statistical comparison of case characteristics, excluding ex-intimate partners to control for confounding variables.
Main Results:
- Same- and opposite-gender stalking cases were largely similar across most characteristics.
- A significant difference was found in the prevalence of ex-intimate partners (higher in opposite-gender cases).
- Among non-ex-intimates, same-gender stalkers were more likely female and motivated by resentment/grievance.
Conclusions:
- Stalker motivation and the nature of the prior relationship are more influential than gender in understanding stalking.
- The findings contribute to a nuanced understanding of stalking behavior, informing risk assessment and intervention strategies.
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