Stalking Victimization among Italian University Students

Abstract

Stalking is a phenomenon that increases in our society, and juvenile population is at great risk. Numerous studies illustrate the physical and mental  effects of stalking in different country. The purpose of this study was to describe stalking experiences among a sample of Italian University Students. 142  University Students completed a modified version of the NSS Questionnaire on Stalking. Slightly more than one fourth of the sample reported  experiencing stalking victimization. Results indicated the most common strategies adopted by stalker, the duration of stalking campaign and the intervention to stop the repetitive and intrusive behaviour, the tactics used by victims and other persons to cope to stalking, the physical and emotional  consequence. Implications for refining current practice and research on stalking among young adults are suggested.