The Meaning of Stalking is Searching for Someone's Information Through Social Media, Learn the Causes - Negative Effects

Kapanlagi.com - There are many new popular terms through social media. Stalking is one of them. Now, the term stalking has become quite familiar to most people, especially those who are active on social media. This word is often used in everyday conversations, both in direct conversations and on social media. So, what is the true meaning of stalking?

The term stalking is indeed closely related to social media. Whether it's on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or other social media, the term stalking is commonly used. However, it turns out that the term stalking has undergone development until it becomes as popular as it is today. Stalking is defined as the activity of searching for information about someone through their social media account. This meaning is slightly different from the original meaning of stalking.

So, are you curious about the true meaning of stalking? To answer that curiosity, let's read the following review that has been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

1. Meaning of Stalking

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Stalking is actually a word in English. When translated into Indonesian, the meaning of stalking itself is to follow or spy on someone. Meanwhile, the word stalker, which also comes from English, means a person who engages in stalking activities (following or spying).

Nowadays, stalking has become a trendy and popular term among young people. Therefore, its meaning has started to shift. The meaning of stalking now refers more to the activity of investigating someone through social media. That's why we often come across terms like "stalking ex" or "stalking crush", which roughly means 'finding out everything about an ex or crush through their social media'.

2. Examples of Actions that Fall Under Stalking

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If we refer to the actual meaning of stalking, which is spying or following, there are actually many activities that fall under stalking. Therefore, stalking can be done not only on social media. For further clarification, here are some examples of activities that fall under stalking.

1) Sending direct messages to the target through email, SMS, chat, and so on

2) Following the target directly or in other words, tailing the target during their activities

3) Loitering around the target's residential area

4) Trying to establish communication with people around the target, to the point where those people feel disturbed.

3. Causes of People Engaging in Stalking

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The meaning of stalking may have only recently become popular through social media. However, the fact is that stalking is not a new phenomenon. For a long time, many people have engaged in activities that can be classified as stalking. Upon further examination, there are several causes that can drive someone to engage in stalking. Here are some of those causes.

1) Ignorance and Inability

Someone who engages in stalking may not realize that their behavior exceeds social norms. It is no wonder that stalkers sometimes are unaware that their actions have caused harm to the victims.

2) Experience of Rejection

Experiencing rejection can lead to resentment and difficulties in forgetting for some individuals. In certain cases, rejection can even result in a desire for revenge and stalking of the person who rejected them.

3) Fantasies in Building a Relationship

Fantasies can also serve as a reason or cause for someone to engage in stalking. In this case, stalkers usually only want their target to acknowledge their existence. However, it is not uncommon for stalkers to also want to make their target interested in them.

4. The Negative Impact of Stalking Habits

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Stalking on social media has become quite common nowadays. In fact, almost everyone has done it. Moreover, stalking has become a habit for some people. However, stalking can have negative consequences. Not only for the target or victim, but also for the perpetrator. Here are some negative impacts of stalking.

1) Difficulty Accepting Reality

Stalkers will have difficulty accepting reality. They will feel that the world is unfair. Stalkers will also feel that they are the only ones who care and understand themselves.

2) Vulnerable to Stress and Unstable Emotions

Stalking habits can trigger feelings of helplessness. As a result, it can make a person more vulnerable to stress and their emotions become more unstable.

3) Stalking Habits Can Make a Person More Aggressive

Stalkers tend to act aggressively and violently when they are frustrated. This is triggered by excessive obsession within themselves that is difficult to control.

4) Easily Suspicions and Negative Assumptions

Stalking habits can make a person feel like they know everything. Consequently, stalkers will be more prone to suspicion and negative assumptions about others.

Those are some explanations about the meaning of stalking, as well as information about its causes and negative impacts. Hopefully, it is useful and can answer your curiosity!

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