Exploring Multiple-Perpetrator Stalking: Victim Consequences of Solo and Multiple Stalkers

Journal Article 2 Mentions

Marcia Diaz•2021

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2 citations · Sociology and Political Science

Open Access

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1 Sample Definition And Size

The study utilized data from the 2006 Stalking Victimization Supplement, focusing on victims of solo stalkers, multiple stalkers working together, and multiple independent stalkers. The exact sample size is not specified in the provided information.

2 Study Type

Observational study analyzing existing data from the 2006 Stalking Victimization Supplement.

3 Conflicts Of Interest

No conflicts of interest were reported by the author.

4 Results Summary

The study found that the presence of multiple stalkers alone does not significantly worsen victim outcomes. However, when multiple stalkers collaborate, the average number of negative outcomes experienced by victims increases. Specific statistics, such as p-values or effect sizes, are not provided in the available information.

Abstract

Though stalking is often portrayed as a solo offender crime, victims can also be targeted by multiple stalkers working together or separately. This project uses data from the 2006 Stalking Victimization Supplement to explore the negative consequences and protective measures experienced by victims of solo stalkers, multiple stalkers working together, and multiple, independent stalkers. Results suggest the presence of multiple stalkers on its own does not aggravate the victim consequences, but having multiple stalkers working together increases the average number of negative outcomes experienced. These findings highlight the need for research in this area, as the presence of multiple stalkers jointly targeting a victim can heighten the negative effects of stalking.

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