Analysis of Public Perception on Stalking: A Comparative Study of Baby boomers, Generation X, Generation M, and Generation Z

Abstract

Existing previous studies that investigated stalking perception focused on investigating specific age groups such as college students rather than various age groups. However, as can be seen from the phrase contemporary asynchronism, people in one society live with different values. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to empirically verify how the perception of stalking differs between generations by classifying the generation who shared a specific historical experience into the baby boomers, Generation X, Generation M, and Generation Z. Using a South Korean adult sample(n=336), we examine stalking perceptions according to generation differences were analyzed. The results show that there were statistically significant differences between generations in the classification of stalking punishment opinions and stalking behavior. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.