Understanding Stalking: A Historical and Psychological Perspective

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This chapter explores the complexities of stalking, from its psychological impacts on victims to its escalation in behavior, accompanied by historical references to infamous cases from the 1980s. It highlights the evolution of research into stalking, focusing on efforts by forensic psychiatrists in Melbourne to better comprehend both victim experiences and perpetrator motivations.

Earlier this year, the Netflix program Baby Reindeer brought stalking firmly back into the zeitgeist - sparking discussion about the psychology of people who stalk and the impact it has on victims.

So what goes on in the mind of a stalker? How do the various types, from incompetent suitor to intimacy seeker, differ? And what should you do if you think you have a stalker?