Citation

Melton HC. Sociol. Compass 2007; 1(2): 520-535.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1751-9020.2007.00046.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article reviews the literature on stalking in the context of intimate partner abuse (IPA). It is now known that stalking is most common among people who know each other, with a high prevalence among current and former intimates. Moreover, there is a strong correlation between stalking and IPA, both physical violence and emotional abuse. This is referred to as stalking in the context of IPA. This type of stalking differs from other types in terms of its nature, prevalence, and effects. In addition, there are differences among intimate partner stalkers as well. Future research needs to focus on this type of stalking and explore theories behind why it is occurring and ways we should be responding to and treating it.