The impact of severe stalking experienced by acutely battered women: an examination of violence, psychological symptoms and strategic responding.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Stalking has been relatively understudied compared to other dimensions of intimate partner violence. The purpose of this article was to examine concurrent and subsequent intimate partner abuse, strategic responses and symptomatic consequences of severe stalking experienced by battered women. Thirty-five battered women classified as "relentlessly stalked" and 31 infrequently stalked battered women were compared. Compared to infrequently stalked battered women, relentlessly stalked battered women reported: (a) more severe concurrent physical violence, sexual assault and emotional abuse: (b) increased post-separation assault and stalking; (c) increased rates of depression and PTSD; and (d) more extensive use of strategic responses to abuse. Results underscore the scope and magnitude of stalking faced by battered women and have implications for assessment and intervention strategies.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Mechanic, MB; Uhlmansiek, MH; Weaver, TL; Resick, PA
Published Date
- 2000
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 15 / 4
Start / End Page
- 443 - 458
PubMed ID
- 11288940
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC2966386
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0886-6708
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States