Perceptions and Experiences of Intrusive Behavior and Stalking: Comparing LGBTIQ and Heterosexual Groups

Sheridan, Lorraine; Scott, Adrian J.; Campbell, A. I.

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“…Stalking was also identified as a common component of IPV that is more prevalent in sexual minority relationships than in heterosexual relationships. Studies largely recruit heterosexual samples and seldom take stock of sexual minority populations (Chen et al, 2020; Langenderfer-Magruder et al, 2020; Sheridan et al, 2019; Strand & McEwan, 2011), resulting in a scarcity of empirical data in the stalking literature base to expand the issue to gay and bisexual men (Black et al, 2011; Pathé et al, 2000). While many IPV studies exclude experiences of stalking, one study that examined both phenomena indicated that 66.27% of gay men and 60.38% of bisexual men reported victimization of intimate stalking as a form of IPV ( N =136; Dickerson-Amaya & Coston, 2019).…”

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“…Men were more likely than women to report engaging in stalking behavior after a breakup, according to one study that analyzed the phenomenon in a gay lesbian, bisexual, and transgender sample ( N = 165; Derlega et al, 2011). Sexual minority groups are also likely to report intrusive behaviors and stalking victimization than their heterosexual peers (35.5% vs. 15.0%; Sheridan et al, 2019). Other studies indicate a high prevalence of male same-gender stalking, ranging from 62% (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2010), 50% (Budd & Mattinson, 2000), 41% (Baum et al, 2009) to 24% (Purcell et al, 2002) and as low 18% (Pathé et al, 2000).…”

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A Scoping Review of Intimate Partner Violence as It Relates to the Experiences of Gay and Bisexual Men

Callan

Corbally

McElvaney

2020

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global health issue that encroaches beyond parameters of age, gender, sexual orientation and is the subject of extensive scholarly inquiry. Research on IPV in heterosexual couples, in particular on heterosexual women, has been prolific. However, there is a dearth of literature to document the distinct experiences of gay and bisexual men, despite the evidence of prevalence of IPV as reported equal or higher to heterosexual women. Studies have found that one in four gay men and four in 10 bisexual men have experienced IPV in their lifetime. This scoping review examines studies between 1931 and 2019 that had a predominant focus on violence among gay and bisexual men. Four electronic databases were searched in 2019. Arksey and O’Malley’s framework was utilized to extract 28 studies using a range of research designs that represented 13,224 sexual minority male participants. Across studies, gay and bisexual men were observed to experience IPV similarly to heterosexual couples involving psychological, physical, and sexual violence. However, as a marginalized and sexual minority group, they experience distinctive features of violence including sexual orientation outing, unprotected sexual intercourse, homophobia, internalized homophobia, and difficulties accessing minority men–focused services. Minority stress theory is posited as a useful lens in understanding the above features. In keeping with previous scholarship, a paucity of knowledge on gay and bisexual men’s experience of IPV was observed, and additional research is recommended.

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A Scoping Review of Intimate Partner Violence as It Relates to the Experiences of Gay and Bisexual Men

Callan

Corbally

McElvaney

2020

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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“…Based on limited extant research, this pattern may hold true for stalking victimization as well. Authors of a recent Australian study found that LGBTIQ 1 participants were significantly more likely to experience stalking (35%) compared to heterosexual participants (15%) (Sheridan, Scott, & Campbell, 2019). However, participant sex, 2 which was measured as male , female , or other , was not a significant predictor (Sheridan, Scott, & Campbell, 2019).…”

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Stalking Victimization in LGBTQ Adults: A Brief Report

Langenderfer-Magruder

Walls

Whitfield

et al. 2017

J Interpers Violence

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Stalking is often considered to be a form of interpersonal violence; yet, despite an increase in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)-specific research on other forms of interpersonal violence, such as intimate partner violence and sexual assault, there is a relative lack of literature on stalking victimization of LGBTQ individuals, particularly as it relates to gender identity. This is problematic given the results of numerous studies indicating LGBTQ individuals, and transgender individuals in particular, experience victimization in various forms and contexts at alarming rates. In the current study, we examined secondary data to determine the prevalence of lifetime stalking victimization and subsequent police reporting in a large community-based sample of LGBTQ individuals living in Colorado ( N = 1,116). In addition, using chi-square analyses, we examined independence of stalking experiences and police reporting by both gender identity ( transgender, cisgender male, cisgender female) and sexual orientation ( gay, lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual, queer, other). Approximately 15% of the total sample reported ever experiencing stalking; yet, only about one quarter of those who were stalked reported it to police. Although no statistically significant differences emerged by gender identity or sexual orientation, transgender, bisexual, and queer participants had the highest prevalence of lifetime stalking victimization. Moreover, these groups reported the lowest prevalence of reporting their victimization to the police. We provide suggestions to improve the development of research on this topic including a need for an inclusive definition of stalking and studies using larger, representative samples to better discern potential significant differences in stalking experiences of LGBTQ persons.

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“…Previous research into experiences of hate-based abuse, violence and discrimination has identified that lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) 1 individuals are disproportionately victimized. 2 Studies into discriminatory and hate-based violence in both Australia and the UK have found that sexuality and gender minority individuals experience high rates of intrusive behaviour, verbal abuse, and threats, as well as physical and sexual assault (see Guasp et al, 2013; Hillier et al, 2005; Rothman et al, 2011; Sheridan et al, 2016; Sterzing et al, 2017). This victimization is in turn associated with poor mental health and wellbeing, particularly for youth populations who are at higher risk of self-harm and suicide (Collier et al, 2013; Couch et al, 2007; Dragowski et al, 2011; Johnson et al, 2007; Nuttbrock et al, 2010; Perez-Brumer et al, 2015).…”

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Digital harassment and abuse: Experiences of sexuality and gender minority adults

Powell

Scott

Henry

2018

European Journal of Criminology

104

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Digital harassment and abuse refers to a range of harmful, interpersonal behaviours experienced via the internet, as well as via mobile phone and other electronic communication devices. Whereas much existing research has focused on the experiences of children and young people (including foremost ‘cyberbullying’), there have been few international studies on adult experiences of digital harassment and abuse. As such, little is currently known about the extent, nature and impacts of digital harassment and abuse on adult victims. In particular, there exists a significant gap in current research into sexual, sexuality and gender based digital harassment and abuse. This article draws on findings from a larger research project in which we surveyed 2956 Australian adults and 2842 British adults (aged 18 to 54) about their experiences of technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV). The data presented here focus on the experiences of sexuality diverse adults ( n = 282) who identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual or heterosexual, as well as gender diverse adults ( n = 90), including women, men and transgender individuals. Results suggest that transgender individuals experience higher rates of digital harassment and abuse overall, and higher rates of sexual, sexuality and gender based harassment and abuse, as compared with heterosexual cisgender individuals. Implications of the findings are discussed with respect to policy, prevention, and future research.

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Perceptions and Experiences of Intrusive Behavior and Stalking: Comparing LGBTIQ and Heterosexual Groups

Cited by 23 publications

References 49 publications

A Scoping Review of Intimate Partner Violence as It Relates to the Experiences of Gay and Bisexual Men

A Scoping Review of Intimate Partner Violence as It Relates to the Experiences of Gay and Bisexual Men

Stalking Victimization in LGBTQ Adults: A Brief Report

Digital harassment and abuse: Experiences of sexuality and gender minority adults

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