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The impact of cyberstalking: the lived experience - a thematic analysis

  • Emma Short
    ,
  • Sarah Linford
    ,
  • Jacqueline M. Wheatcroft
    ,
  • Carsten Maple
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Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well

Abstract

Cyberstalking (CS) can have major psychosocial impacts on individuals. Victims report a number of serious consequences of victimization such as increased suicidal ideation, fear, anger, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomology. Research is largely limited to quantitative outcome research. This study examines the diversity of experiences reported by people who define themselves as having been cyberstalked. Thematic analysis was used to explore 100 CS victim narratives, gathered by means of an online survey questionnaire designed to capture structured text responses. Five emergent themes were evident in the data: control and intimidation; determined offender; development of harassment; negative consequences; and lack of support. Findings identify similarities and differences to traditional stalking, along with the necessity of support for victims and illustration of the negative impacts this form of harassment produces.

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Research Output:
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Article
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Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 133-137

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Annual Review of CyberTherapy and Telemedicine (Volume 12)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 31/12/2014

Publication status

Published - 31/12/2014

ISSN

1554-8716

Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/624308
  • Scopus: 84928056562

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