Defining relational stalking in research: Understanding sample composition in relation to repetition and duration of harassment

Psychiatry, Psychology and Law

Volumn 15, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 482-499

  Thompson, Carleen M ^a   Dennison, Susan M ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Duration; Intent; Relational stalking; Repetition; Stalking definitions; Threats; Violence

Indexed keywords

EID: 55949093197     PISSN: 13218719     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13218710802389432     Document Type: Article

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