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The impact of severe stalking experienced by acutely battered women: an examination of violence, psychological symptoms and strategic responding.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Mechanic, MB; Uhlmansiek, MH; Weaver, TL; Resick, PA
Published in: Violence Vict
2000

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.

Duke Scholars

Published In

Violence Vict

ISSN

0886-6708

Publication Date

2000

Volume

15

Issue

4

Start / End Page

443 / 458

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Time Factors
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
  • Spouse Abuse
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Quality of Life
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care
  • Obsessive Behavior
  • Multivariate Analysis
 

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Published In

Violence Vict

ISSN

0886-6708

Publication Date

2000

Volume

15

Issue

4

Start / End Page

443 / 458

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Time Factors
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
  • Spouse Abuse
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Quality of Life
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care
  • Obsessive Behavior
  • Multivariate Analysis