To which category does a "competitor stalker" belong?

A "competitor stalker" is best categorized under jealousy-induced behaviors. This type of stalker is motivated by feelings of jealousy and competitiveness in relation to the person they are fixating on. Often, they perceive the target as a rival, either in romantic pursuits or other areas of life, leading them to engage in stalking behaviors in an attempt to undermine or outdo that rival.

This distinction is important in understanding the motivations behind the behavior. Competitor stalkers are driven not just by a desire for a relationship, as seen in intimate relationship stalking, but by a fierce need to assert dominance over perceived competition. This context helps differentiate them from other forms of stalking, where the motivations might be primarily emotional, possessive, or rooted in direct threats, rather than the competitive jealousy that characterizes a competitor stalker.