Citation

Mechanic MB, Uhlmansiek MH, Weaver TL, Resick PA. Violence Vict. 2000; 15(4): 443-458.

Affiliation

Center for Trauma Recovery, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 63121, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Springer Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11288940

PMCID

PMC2966386

Abstract

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.

Language: en