Examining Stalking Assault by Victim Gender, Stalker Gender, and Victim-Stalker Relationship

Logan, TK

doi:10.1007/s10896-020-00221-w

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“…However, it is also possible that the non-random nature of many samples included in this review led to over-sampling of more severe stalking. The average rate of physical assault in this review is similar to that recently reported by Logan (2020) in a similar non-random sample of victims of acquaintance stalkers.…”

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confidence: 86%

“…Threats towards victims were frequent, and physical and sexual violence was also commonly reported (average prevalence of 30% and 15%, respectively). Again, while these rates of physical violence appear similar to those reported in the general community samples of stalking victims, it must be remembered that the samples in these studies exclude former intimate partners, who are responsible for the majority of stalking violence (Logan, 2020; McEwan et al, 2017; White et al, 2020). Therefore, this review suggests that stalking of professionals may be associated with higher rates of violence than stalking by other acquaintances (cf.…”

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confidence: 73%

“…Sixty-eight articles were initially identified, but after analyzing abstracts and excluding articles that were not relevant, 45 articles remained. Of these, 31 articles met the inclusion criteria, with 14 articles further excluded; eight had limited information and descriptive data on stalking of professionals (Hudson-Allez, 2006;Laskowski, 2003;Luca & Soskice, 2014;Maclean et al, 2013;McIvor & Petch, 2006;Regehr & Glancy, 2011;Ring & Pollard, 2020;Sandberg et al, 1998), one study did not differentiate ex-partner stalking from stalking by clients (Acquadro Maran et al, 2014), three articles focused their discussion on vignettes and case summaries (Carr et al, 2014;Erickson Cornish et al, 2019;Luca & Soskice, 2014) and two were reviews (Galeazzi & De Fazio, 2006;Nelsen et al, 2015). The 31 included articles are described in greater detail in Table 1.…”

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Stalking of professionals: A scoping review.

Jutasi

McEwan

2021

Journal of Threat Assessment and Management

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Studies over the past 30 years suggest that health professionals, professionals from the criminal justice system, and university faculty are all at increased risk of being stalked in their professional role. However, the literature on stalking of professionals is fragmented and tends to be siloed within each profession. This scoping review compares the experiences of victims across professions, the impact of stalking on those from different professions, and the responses of employing organizations to the stalking. The review makes clear that stalking is commonly experienced in a variety of different professional roles and the nature of stalking and its impacts are broadly similar, regardless of the targeted profession. The responses of employers are routinely reported as unhelpful by victims of stalking. The findings from the scoping review are used to inform recommendations to improve organizational responses to stalking. Public Significance StatementThis scoping review suggests that stalking victimization is common in professions that have an obligation or responsibility to their clientele. Professionals report similar experiences of stalking, with similar impacts, and where reported, frequently note that employers' responses to stalking are inadequate. The findings emphasize the need for organizations that employ professionals to develop policies to manage stalking as part of their occupational health and safety response.

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Stalking of professionals: A scoping review.

Jutasi

McEwan

2021

Journal of Threat Assessment and Management

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“…To date, many of the studies on female stalkers have focused on understanding the characteristics and motivations of female stalkers, although there has been an increase in commentary on differences between female and male stalking. These studies have examined case files of female stalking (Meloy & Boyd, 2003; Meloy et al, 2011; Purcell et al, 2010), female stalkers in person (Purcell et al, 2001; Strand & McEwan, 2012; Thompson et al, 2012), victims of female stalking (Logan, 2020a, 2020b; Wigman, 2009), and community perspectives (Lippman, 2018; Scott et al, 2015). The research has typically included both male and female stalkers and victims (with Purcell et al, 2010 also examining juveniles) and has ranged across countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.…”

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“…Among stalkers, acts of aggression and violence are estimated to occur in 25–50% of offences, although this rate is said to increase if the victim and offender had a prior intimate relationship (Bendlin & Sheridan, 2019; Farnham et al, 2000; Logan, 2020a; McEwan et al, 2017; Meloy, 1996; Meloy & Boyd, 2003; Meloy et al, 2011; Meloy & Gothard, 1995; Mullen et al, 2000; Purcell et al, 2001, 2010; Rosenfeld & Lewis, 2005; Strand & McEwan, 2012; Thompson et al, 2020). Studies have noted similar rates of violence across male- and female-adult stalkers (Purcell et al, 2001; Scott et al, 2015; Strand & McEwan, 2012) as well as among juvenile stalkers (Purcell et al, 2010).…”

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Understanding female-perpetrated stalking.

Brooks¹,

Petherick²,

Kannan³

et al. 2021

Journal of Threat Assessment and Management

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Stalking refers to intrusive acts experienced on two or more occasions (according to most definitions and legislation) which create apprehension and/or fear. Statistically, most victims of stalking are female, and most stalkers are male. Female-perpetrated stalking has been explored less, even though it has a significant effect on victims. Rigid societal beliefs that female-perpetrated crime is not worthy of being taken seriously or is somehow less intrusive has contributed to lower rates of research, reporting, and understanding of female-perpetrated stalking. Victims often experience a lack of support, and therefore many female-perpetrated cases go unreported. This paper reviews the literature on female-perpetrated stalking and provides commentary on violence, mental health, and victimization. Analysis of the empirical literature suggested that female stalkers pose a similar level of violence risk as their male counterparts, although this risk is often perceived as nonthreatening. Mental illness was identified in both male and female stalkers, with mental illness commonly linked to violence among stalkers. Females were found to target acquaintances and engage in different stalking behaviors. Implications of these findings are further discussed.

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Perceptions of stalking in Mainland China: Behaviors, motives, and effective coping strategies

Chan

2022

Behavioral Sci & The Law

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There is limited information available on the phenomenon of stalking in the Asian context, especially in mainland China.This study investigated individuals' perceptions of stalking behavior, the motives of stalkers, and the effective strategies for coping with stalking victimization in a sample of 985 young adults (aged 18-33 years) from Liaoning province in mainland China. The influence of specific demographic (i.e., age, sex, religiosity, and education) and psychosocial (i.e., social bonds and self-control) characteristics on individuals' perceptions of effective coping strategies for stalking victimization were also examined. In general, men and women held significantly different perceptions of stalking behavior, stalkers' motives, and strategies that were considered effective for coping with stalking. Multivariate analyses indicated that a low educational level was significantly associated with the perception that avoidant tactics constituted an effective strategy for coping with stalking victimization. Moreover, individuals with lower educational levels and stronger social bonds tended to perceive proactive and aggressive tactics to constitute an effective strategy for coping with stalking victimization. Finally, individuals with lower self-control tended to endorse compliance tactics when coping with stalking victimization. In view of the devastating nature and consequences of stalking, the findings of this study highlight the need for anti-stalking legislation in mainland China.

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Examining Stalking Assault by Victim Gender, Stalker Gender, and Victim-Stalker Relationship

Cited by 11 publications

References 65 publications

Stalking of professionals: A scoping review.

Stalking of professionals: A scoping review.

Understanding female-perpetrated stalking.

Perceptions of stalking in Mainland China: Behaviors, motives, and effective coping strategies

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