Obsessive relational intrusion, coping, and sexual coercion victimization

Both obsessive relational intrusion (ORI) and sexual coercion can be viewed as unwanted forms of excessive relational intrusion. ORI is a pattern of persistent invasion of another's sense of privacy for the purpose of advancing a relationship that the target of pursuit does not desire. This study examined first if ORI and sexual coercion victimization tend to correspond, and second, if coping responses tended to correspond with both forms of victimization. Both expectations were strongly supported. Implications for formulating better models of victimization are discussed.