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Stalking: A Qualitative Study of Women's Lived Experiences

Cox, Linda June
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1380551037

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2006, Master of Social Work, Ohio State University, Social Work.
Stalking was first defined as a crime in the United States in 1990 by the state of California. Since that time research on stalking has drastically increased. However, little data exists about the personal experiences of stalking victims. The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of female stalking victims. The sample consisted of nine women, 21 to 40 years old, from metropolitan areas of a midwestern state. Each participant completed an in person interview. The interview was based on a semi structured interview guide that inquired about the women's prior relationship with the stalker, the progression of the stalking behavior, the stalker's persona, the strategies employed by the women to stop the stalking, others' perceptions of the stalking behavior, the impact of the stalking on the women, and the women's advice for current stalking victims. Applying the constant comparative method of data analysis, the themes that emerged from this qualitative study of nine females were: gendered reactions to stalking; letters, flowers, and gifts; charming, engaging persona; genuine risk of harm; survivors behavioral changes; and retrospective wisdom. A deviant case was identified and analyzed based on one woman's multiple violent experiences and her family dynamics. Based on the findings of this study the researcher recommended a greater need for community education on stalking and more prevalent and applicable services specifically designed for victims and survivors of stalking.
Bette A. Speziale, Dr. (Advisor)
84 p.
Womens Studies

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  • Cox, L. J. (2006). Stalking: A Qualitative Study of Women's Lived Experiences [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1380551037

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Cox, Linda. Stalking: A Qualitative Study of Women's Lived Experiences . 2006. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1380551037.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Cox, Linda. "Stalking: A Qualitative Study of Women's Lived Experiences ." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1380551037

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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