Faculty Articles
Common variables associated with the development of Stockholm Syndrome: Some case examples
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2007
Publication Title
Victims and Offenders
Volume
2
First Page
1
ISSN
1556-4886
Last Page
8
Abstract/Excerpt
Stockholm Syndrome is a paradoxical psychological experience which both intrigues and often frustrates law enforcement and mental health professionals alike. Much attention has been directed toward understanding and defining the contextual variables associated with the development of Stockholm Syndrome. Since it appears that the formation of Stockholm Syndrome may increase the likelihood of hostage survival, discerning the factors that may encourage its occurrence is a priority for crisis negotiators. The purpose of this paper is to (1) analyze crisis situations using actual case examples in which evidence of Stockholm Syndrome has been reported and (2) examine the variables associated with the development of this phenomenon. Case information was obtained from the Hostage Barricade Database System (HOBAS) of the FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit. Results of this analysis conclude that some, but not all, factors previously hypothesized as requisite to the development of Stockholm Syndrome find additional support from this case analysis.
NSUWorks Citation
deFabrique, N.,
Van Hasselt, V. B.,
Vecchi, G. M.,
Romano, S. J.
(2007). Common variables
associated with the development of Stockholm Syndrome: Some case examples. Victims and Offenders, 2, 1-8.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/1268
