Stalking
Stalking
Stalking (/ˈstɔːkɪŋ/) is a pattern of unwanted, obsessive attention by an individual or group towards another person. Stalking behaviors are related to harassment and intimidation and may include following the victim in person and/or monitoring them. The term stalking is used with some differing definitions in psychiatry and psychology, as well as in some legal jurisdictions as a term for a criminal offense.
Etymology
The term "stalking" is derived from the Old English stealcian, meaning to walk stealthily. In a modern context, it refers to the predatory behavior of animals, notably how a predator keeps close track of its prey.
Related Terms
- Harassment: Unwanted behavior intended to annoy, threaten, or intimidate.
- Intimidation: The act of making others feel fear, nervousness, or inadequacy.
- Victim: A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.
- Psychiatry: The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
- Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
- Legal Jurisdiction: The legal authority to govern or to legislate for a certain geographic area.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stalking
- Wikipedia's article - Stalking
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