Tool Description

Obsessive Relational Intrusion (ORI) refers to behavior in which an individual exhibits excessive, inappropriate, or persistent desire for contact with another person, typically due to romantic interest or an overwhelming emotional need. This behavior may include frequent, unwanted contact through calls, messages, or physical presence, even after the other person has clearly expressed a desire to cease communication. ORI is characterized by:

  • Engagement in Annoying Contacts: Repeated communication despite the other person’s refusal or desire for no further contact.
  • Intensive Monitoring: Frequent and persistent efforts to learn details about the other person’s life, such as through social networks or stalking.
  • Stalking Behaviors: Activities involving physical following or stalking of the other person.
  • Psychological Negativity: A belief that the other person must respond to or accept the approach, despite indifference or a negative attitude.

Analysis

The analysis of data regarding Obsessive Relational Intrusion includes:

  • Reliability and Validity: Assessing the reliability and validity of ORI measurement tools through statistical indicators and psychometric analyses.
  • Categorization of Behaviors: Analyzing and categorizing behaviors described as ORI and documenting their characteristics.
  • Correlations with Psychological Constructs: Examining correlations between ORI and other psychological conditions or disorders, such as insecurity, personality disorders, and emotional issues.
  • Impact: Studying the effect of ORI behaviors on victims, including anxiety, depression, and impacts on their social lives.

Objective

The main objectives in studying Obsessive Relational Intrusion include:

  • Understanding Motivations and Behaviors: To comprehend what drives an individual to exhibit ORI behaviors, including psychological and social factors.
  • Evaluating Impact: To examine the impact of ORI behaviors on victims, including psychological, emotional, and social consequences.
  • Assessment and Prevention: To develop methods for recognizing, assessing, and preventing such behaviors, as well as creating intervention strategies.
  • Development of Therapeutic Interventions: To formulate intervention and treatment strategies for individuals exhibiting ORI behaviors and for their victims.

Calibration

Calibration of Obsessive Relational Intrusion includes:

  • Questionnaires and Scales: Using questionnaires and scales to measure the intensity and frequency of ORI behaviors.
  • Evaluation of Therapeutic Interventions: Implementing therapeutic interventions and evaluating their effectiveness through clinical trials and research.
  • Comparative Analysis: Comparing results between individuals exhibiting ORI behaviors and those who do not to better understand differences and similarities.

Bibliography

Cupach, W. R., & Spitzberg, B. H. (2004). The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Spitzberg, B. H., & Cupach, W. R. (2007). “The role of obsessive relational intrusion in interpersonal relationships.” Communication Research, 34(1), 98-124.

Miller, K. S., & McLaughlin, M. L. (2005). “Obsessive relational intrusion: An examination of predictors and consequences.” Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 20(5), 657-674.

Bryant, J., & Zillmann, D. (2006). Media Effects: Advances in Theory and Research. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Leary, M. R. (1999). The Curse of the Self: Self-Awareness, Egotism, and the Quality of Human Life. Oxford University Press.