Obsessive Relational Intrusion

Obsessive Relational Intrusion (ORI) is a term used in criminal psychology research used to describe the willful and continued intrusion into the personal life of a victim by an aspiring or former relational partner. ORI is related to stalking in that it is a milder form of relational harassment, often lacking the characteristic threatening and aggressive behavior normally associated with stalking.

Sources

Cupach, W. R., & Spitzberg, B. H. (1998). Obsessive relational intrusion and stalking. In B. H. Spitzberg & W. R. Cupach (Eds.), The dark side of close relationships (pp. 233-263).

Sinclair, C.H, & Frieze, I.H. (2005). [http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2294/is_11-12_52/ai_n15389274 "When courtship persistence becomes intrusive pursuit: comparing rejecter and pursuer perspectives of unrequited attraction"] . [http://www.springerlink.com/(0cyx0mznjipeza2hy0carr55)/app/home/journal.asp?backto=linkingpublicationresults,1:101600,1 Sex Roles: A Journal of Research] 52 (11-12), 839-852.