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Is stalking a learned phenomenon? An empirical test of social learning theory

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  • Fox, Kathleen A.
  • Nobles, Matt R.
  • Akers, Ronald L.

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We examine the extent to which components of social learning theory (i.e., definitions, differential reinforcement, and differential association/modeling) predict stalking victimization and perpetration using survey data from a large sample of college students.

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  • Fox, Kathleen A. & Nobles, Matt R. & Akers, Ronald L., 2011. "Is stalking a learned phenomenon? An empirical test of social learning theory," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 39(1), pages 39-47.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:39:y:2011:i:1:p:39-47
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2010.10.002
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    1. Jordan, Carol E. & Wilcox, Pamela & Pritchard, Adam J., 2007. "Stalking acknowledgement and reporting among college women experiencing intrusive behaviors: Implications for the emergence of a "classic stalking case"," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 35(5), pages 556-569.
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