Unwanted attention
The psychological impact of cyberstalking on its survivors
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15345801 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Shandré Kim Jansen Van Rensburg (0000-0002-2433-7746, University of South Africa, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 273-276 |
| Publication date | 2017-06-26 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psychology in Africa (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1433-0237 • E-ISSN: 1815-5626 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14330237.2017.1321858 |
| OpenAlex | W2737884050 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 10 |
This exploratory study investigated experiences of cyberstalking by analysing the psychological impact on young adult users (n = 12; females = 9). The participants completed in-depth e-mail interviews documenting their lived experiences as cyberstalking survivors. The data were thematically analysed. The findings indicate that young adults who have experienced cyberstalking report a wide-ranging psychological impact on them; including feelings of stress, hurt, paranoia, insomnia, betrayal, anger, fear, and in some cases even depression. These findings advocate the need for tailored interventions to alleviate the impact on cyberstalking survivors
Developmental psychology · Clinical Psychology · Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies · Psychology · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 0,71 |
| Citation span | 2019 - 2025 (7) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |