This paper explores the phenomenology, prevalence, and behavioral patterns of female stalkers, a subgroup often underrepresented in stalking research. Drawing on clinical samples, criminal justice data, and case studies, the authors examine motivational typologies, psychiatric correlates, relationship contexts, and risk factors associated with female-perpetrated stalking. Differences and similarities between male and female stalkers are analyzed, including target selection, pursuit tactics, threat behavior, and likelihood of violence. The paper highlights the greater prevalence of intimacy-seeking and attachment-driven motivations among women, along with higher rates of mood disorders and borderline personality features. Implications for risk assessment and management are discussed, emphasizing the need for gender-responsive approaches, nuanced case formulation, and integration of mental health and law enforcement strategies.
