Obsessive relational intrusion (ORI) refers to repeated and unwanted pursuit behaviors, such as excessive monitoring or boundary violations, aimed at gaining intimacy with another person.
Obsessive Relational Intrusion Scale
Use the Obsessive Relational Intrusion Scale to assess unwanted pursuit behaviors, and learn how it helps identify ORI patterns in research and clinical settings.
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Obsessive Relational Intrusion Scale Template
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Relational pursuit theory explains that ORI behaviors stem from an individual's persistent desire to form or maintain a relationship despite the other person's disinterest or rejection.
Unwanted pursuit behaviors include stalking, excessive messaging, and following someone without their consent, often associated with obsessive attempts to maintain proximity or control.
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