What are the features of psychopathology for men who commit stalking offences? A systematic review

Wheatley, Rachael; Winder, Belinda; Kuss, Daria J.

doi:10.1016/j.avb.2020.101461

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“…There is a distinct lack of homogeneity in those who engage in stalking behaviour (Nijdam-Jones et al , 2018; Wheatley et al , 2020). Men are more likely to be stalking perpetrators than women (and women more likely to be victims), and those who stalk often have an insecure attachment style (MacKenzie et al , 2008; Wheatley et al , 2020). MacKenzie et al (2010) found stalkers to be of average intelligence although with common deficits in verbal intelligence.…”

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“…Various disorders have been associated with stalking behaviours (e.g. personality [most prevalent], autism, delusional or psychotic disorders; Wheatley et al , 2020). However, many individuals who engage in stalking (IES) do not have a disorder and having a disorder does not always increase the risk of stalking behaviours.…”

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“…However, many individuals who engage in stalking (IES) do not have a disorder and having a disorder does not always increase the risk of stalking behaviours. The psychopathology of the stalker does, of course, have implications for treatment pathways, thus those who stalk typically undergo psychological assessment (Wheatley et al , 2020). However, as discussed by Spitzberg and Cupach (2014), stalking may develop from otherwise typical relationship pursuit and, in exacerbation of this, such extreme pursuit is romanticized within media portrayals (Anand, 2001).…”

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“…As with the heterogeneousness of stalkers psychopathology, there is variation in stalking motives and manifestations (Kropp et al , 2002; Wheatley et al , 2020). Motivations include, but are not limited to, loneliness, resentment, intent to assault and poor coping with rejection Abelvik-Lawson and Bermingham (2018), Wheatley et al (2020) and presentation can vary greatly, e.g. from perpetration by strangers to ex-partners, from short to long-term persistence, and from unwanted communication to violence (Kamphuis and Emmelkamp, 2000; McEwan et al , 2009).…”

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A rapid evidence assessment of psychological treatment approaches for stalking behaviour

White

Davies

2021

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Purpose This paper aims to provide practitioners with a brief but comprehensive review of the current evidence base for psychological treatment approaches used in the UK that may be useful for stalking therapies. Design/methodology/approach A rapid evidence assessment was conducted on papers (post the UK Protection from Harassment Act, 1997) that discuss treatments of stalking (with or without a conviction) and associated offences/disorders. Therapies reviewed were Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Schema Therapy. Searches for Mentalization-Based Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy in relation to stalking were also performed but yielded no results that met inclusion criteria. Findings There is currently a severely limited evidence base for the efficacy of the psychological treatment of stalking behaviours. Some interventions show promise although a multifaceted, formulation-based approach is likely to be required. Practical implications Future research would benefit from robust studies focused on stalking with long-term efficacy follow-ups. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first rapid evidence review of psychological treatments that directly address stalking behaviour.

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