Table 2.

Key themes and supporting quotes.

Theme	Supporting quotes
Theme 1. The victim-stalker relationship and stalkers’ motivation	“The stalker, whom I did not know, sought to form friendship and relationship.”
Theme 2. Impacts of stalking on victims Sub-theme: everyday life disruption and socio-psychological impacts. Sub-theme: effects on social and interpersonal relationships.	“I always used to feel upset and unmotivated. I had a clear goal in life, but I did not know how to achieve it. My parents told me that if I wanted to continue my studies, I needed to wear a veil. They warned me that if I did not comply with their instructions, they would force me to stay at home. Consequently, I decided to follow their wishes.”
	“When I was being stalked, people around me began distancing themselves. My friends started staying away from me, causing a severe blow to my self-confidence. Despite knowing this should not have occurred, it did, leaving me feeling isolated and unsupported.”