: Motivated by a perceived injustice or humiliation. They aim to "even the score" and derive power from causing fear.
Psychologists generally classify stalkers into five primary categories based on their motivations: Stalkers
: Usually a former intimate partner seeking reconciliation or revenge after a breakup. This is the most common and potentially violent type. : Motivated by a perceived injustice or humiliation
Stalking behaviors are diverse and can happen in person or online (cyberstalking): Stalkers
: Someone with poor social skills who seeks a date or sexual relationship but does so through persistent, inappropriate harassment.