http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2022(VII-I).15
10.31703/gsr.2022(VII-I).15
Published : Mar 2022
Cyber Stalking: Sociological and Psychological Perspective
Cyber stalking is the intimidation or threat to cause distress by blackmailing through internet.Cyber stalking is considered to be a threat to the right to privacy while abusing freedom of information. To discuss the subject issue author has used empirical study methodology. The first part provides an explanation of cyber-stalking in detail while discussing its factors, classification and impacts. In the second part, while discussing the impacts of cyber-stalking, then further discussion provides glimpses of sociological and psychological perspectives and causes of cyber-stalking. Finally, the discussion concluded with recommendations intended to provide a way forward for future research.
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Cyber, Freedom, Information, Internet, Stalking
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(1) Zainab Bibi
Management Training Officer (MTO), Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
(2) Ambreen Abbasi
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Shariah and Law, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan
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APA : Bibi, Z., & Abbasi, A. (2022). Cyber Stalking: Sociological and Psychological Perspective. Global Sociological Review, VII(I), 159-166. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2022(VII-I).15
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CHICAGO : Bibi, Zainab, and Ambreen Abbasi. 2022. "Cyber Stalking: Sociological and Psychological Perspective." Global Sociological Review, VII (I): 159-166 doi: 10.31703/gsr.2022(VII-I).15
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TURABIAN : Bibi, Zainab, and Ambreen Abbasi. "Cyber Stalking: Sociological and Psychological Perspective." Global Sociological Review VII, no. I (2022): 159-166. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2022(VII-I).15