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This research explores stalking victimization and typologies across different cultures, specifically Greece and the UK.

March 30, 2026Journal of Investigative Psychology and Offender Profiling0 citations

Stalking Victimization and Stalking Typologies: A Cross‐Cultural Study Between Greece and the United Kingdom

NPNtaniella‐Roumpini Pylarinou MIMaria Ioannou JSJohn Synnott

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This research explores stalking victimization and typologies across different cultures, specifically Greece and the UK.
Cross-cultural study involving 1068 participants (529 Greek, 539 UK) aged 16-79.
Questionnaire assessed demographics and experiences related to stalking.
Smallest Space Analysis used to identify themes in stalking behaviors.
35.7% of Greek participants reported experiencing stalking.
42.3% of UK participants reported experiencing stalking.
Three themes of stalking typologies identified: intimacy, aggression, and sexuality.

Abstract

ABSTRACT The present study examines stalking victimization, and Stalking Typologies in Greece and the United Kingdom. A total of 1068 participants were recruited (529 Greek and 539 UK participants), aged 16–79 years. The questionnaire included a Demographics section and Experience with stalking (victimization, and stalking behaviours experienced). The results illustrated that 35.7% of the Greek participants and 42.3% of the UK participants had experienced stalking. A Smallest Space Analysis was performed to examine stalking typology regarding stalking behaviours for victimization and revealed three themes (intimacy, aggression, and sexuality). The cultural differences and other aspects that impacted the results are discussed. The implications, limitations and suggestions for future research are discussed.

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