This thesis investigates the factors that contribute to the increased vulnerability to cult membership. <>92 0 R]/P 484 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> In the summer of 2010, when I had just turned 18, I took a trip to Vancouver. An official website of the United States government. <>427 0 R]/P 554 0 R/Pg 543 0 R/S/Link>> endstream endobj 453 0 obj <>]>>/PageMode/UseOutlines/Pages 446 0 R/SaveStreams<>/Type/Catalog>> endobj 454 0 obj <>/Font<>>>/Fields[]>> endobj 455 0 obj <> endobj 456 0 obj <<>> endobj 457 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 458 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/Rect[322.242 723.798 369.978 731.792]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 459 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/Rect[267.987 668.012 411.364 676.006]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 460 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/Rect[37.587 730.091 37.587 742.053]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 461 0 obj <. In fact, many of these people are well-educated, sensible, and logical. Cult leaders want people who will be obedient to them and their rules. Psychiatry Research, 257, 27-33. 574 0 obj Janis, I.(1989). Though it's difficult to generalize the type of person who'd get wrapped up in a cult, Bernstein said those who want to heal from childhood or other past trauma and those who want to become more productive and successful in their careers might be swayed to join an insidious organization. 0000022723 00000 n 448 0 obj It is easier for someone to join a cult they are already familiar with, usually, people are recruited by friends, family members, or coworkers, which can make it harder to say no. endobj Another interesting fact I came across was how sexuality plays into cults. Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work. She said her former cult member patients often tell her they would've never joined the cult if they weren't going through a difficult life event at the time they were approached to join. Developmental Characteristics of Adolescents That Increase Risk of Joining Anti-Social Cults. 475 0 obj That is why his parents changed their last named to Phoenix because they were able to rise from the ashes of the suppression of that life. Janis, I. L. (2008). Different cults have varying motivations and someone or . Therefore, the clinical experiences of a panel of experts, including psychiatrists, model of cult membership would be multifactorial, involving vulner- methodologists, sociologists and experts in the eld of cults. Addiction: definition and implications. Cults utilize this need to pull members in through " love bombing ," initially showering the individual with a great deal of attention and making them feel special. Likewise, Lalich suggests that the leader preys on individuals who are typically new to the area (2017), and in my opinion, I think this would be because people who are new to an area typically do not have anyone to rely on, they dont have any sense of belonging, therefore when an otherwise friendly person offers a community, how could you say no? <>410 0 R]/P 544 0 R/Pg 543 0 R/S/Link>> (CBC, 2019) 0000045499 00000 n Admittedly, the studies cited by Hunter (1998) and the bulletin by Rudin (1990) are pretty old, to the point Rudin attributes satanic cult-like behavior to Dungeons and Dragons as well as rock music, citing no experts, but saying experts found a definite correlation between DnD/rock music and satanic recruitment (Rudin, 1990). %%EOF A number of reports cite heavy drug or alcohol use by cult members before entering the c~lt.~'-~~ Alcohol, marihuana, and hallu- cinogen abuse were particularly common World Health Organization, Adolescent health and development. People more often than not tend to just go with the group, because people feel the need to belong. <> Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley. However, once anyone begins to question or doubt the actions of the organization, this love bombing can quickly turn around. Thank you! The Making of Cults: The Factors that Contribute to Membership and the Leaders' Influence Chloe Greenidge, Eastern Kentucky University Follow Abstract This thesis investigates the factors that contribute to the increased vulnerability to cult membership. 0000113341 00000 n 14:2 pp.119 DOI: 10.1080/09515070126331, Lalich, J. | Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Cults have gained much more public attention due to their appearance in the media, typically after a tragic event. Not necessarily. Have a structured central bureaucracy. endobj Its possible then that cult leaders might prey on these vulnerable people, and potentially use the guise of friendship and compassion to recruit people they may already know. uuid:ae634147-b657-11b2-0a00-b06b66010000 People who have abandoned their studies quit their job or distanced themselves from relatives outside of the cult are even more likely to stay because they feel as though they could never resume life outside of the cult (Rousselet, 2017). startxref While we are concerned with joining behavior only in-directly, the literature on conversion provides 0000005599 00000 n 0000012565 00000 n 0000015895 00000 n Simplified goal or aim structure, such as to save something or introduce something to everyone. DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2017.07.018, Statistics Canada. Crucial Decisions: Leadership in Policymaking and Crisis Management, Free PPress, New York,p. Table 13-10-0096-18 Mood disorders, by age group (https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1310009618). 0000006305 00000 n endobj <>126 0 R]/P 514 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> Rather than living independently and being responsible for their own finances, housing, health care, and safety, cult leaders promise to take care of all adult responsibility in exchange for obedience. 0000111966 00000 n general thought and question. If you are wondering who joins cults and why, the short, but creepy answer is that pretty much anyone can get sucked into them."That is the insidiousness of mind-manipulation," Lisa Kohn, a cult . Cult leaders are desperate to trick you into joining. Cult members who find their way out are usually the ones who grow motivated to deprogram themselves. FOIA Dr. Singer explains, The cult leader grows wealthier and more powerful while trying to convey to the followers that he is helping them. <>423 0 R]/P 552 0 R/Pg 543 0 R/S/Link>> He motivated Germans who felt as though they had little left to live for after World War I, and it was enough to convince them to join the Nazi Party. <>stream Adolf Hitler was very good at this. ability and protective factors. Three main axes of improvement were highlighted: regulations concerning cults in order to limit their social presence, which appears to be a vulnerability factor for commitment; social and therapeutic follow-up when a member leaves a group so that social precariousness does not become an obstacle to departure; and familial support to maintain a link with the member, as the intervention of a person from outside of the group is an important protective factor for leaving. <>124 0 R]/P 512 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> https://doi.org/10.1080/13218719809524918 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB-dJaCXAxA, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8234595, https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1310009618, https://go-galegroup-com.ezproxy.uleth.ca/ps/i.do?p=HRCA&u=leth89164&id=GALE, http://www.searo.who.int/entity/child_adolescent/topics/adolescent_health/en/, https://www.insider.com/i-grew-up-in-a-cult-and-i-can-tell-you-why-normal-people-join-them-2018-3, https://www.ted.com/talks/janja_lalich_why_do_people_join_cults?language=en, https://doi-org.ezproxy.uleth.ca/10.1080/10609393.2018.1451678, https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/nxivm-raniere-cult-1.518179, Terrorism and Culty Vibes Social Cognition. We interviewed 31 former cult members, using semi-structured interviews to evaluate their clinical profile, characteristics of the cultic group and their experience in the group. Without real intimacy, relationships wither. Lifelong learning is crucial in today's dynamic world, allowing children to adapt, innovate, and thrive. <>386 0 R]/P 528 0 R/Pg 516 0 R/S/Link>> There is tremendous research about how joining a cult is far more about manipulation of the leader towards vulnerable people rather than simply the individuals being mentally ill. One thing that could be further explored is the leader themselves. What Makes Someone Join a Cult? Where possible, reach out to former members. Jones opened his . <>114 0 R]/P 502 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> 456 0 obj Thus, the aim of our study was to identify vulnerability factors that are involved in the commitment and in the retention in the group, as well as protective factors that are involved in the departure. . There is a difference between due and undue influence. 0000021395 00000 n (2001) Deconstructing brainwashing within cults as an aid to counselling psychologists. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. Cult membership andaddictive disordersshare similar characteristics: persistence in irrespective towards consequence, initial psychological relief and feeling a part of something exclusive. <>102 0 R]/P 490 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> It includes isolation and control, fear and coercion, and enslavement. He explains that year after year, the world becomes more a complex place to live. <>84 0 R]/P 572 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> Cults are beautifully packaged to look like something quite different from the outside (Brown, 2019) Some take place in person, where you may meet someone at work, through a friend or from a community. Cult is a term, considered pejorative by some, for a relatively small group which is typically led by a charismatic and self-appointed leader, who excessively controls its members, requiring unwavering devotion to a set of acts and practices which are considered deviant (outside the norms of society). Welcome to White Rose eTheses Online - White Rose eTheses Online [9] Provide a predictable, friendly environment. Acknowledging that joining a cult requires an element of voluntary self-surrender also obliges us to consider whether the very relinquishment of control isn't a significant part of the appeal . Legitimating New Religions. In particular, Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psychopathy are the most prominent disorders. Group think (a close cousin to Pluaralistic Ignorance) is about rationality becoming so exploited by ones obession to meet the groups needs that harm comes to the individaul and those also caught in the cross fire. Cults, wonderful on the outside, but are on the inside very manipulating. Cults usually exhibit a protective commitment and membership that members feel drawn towards. Why do people start cults? But the main goal is to create more power and wealth for the leader, rather than the benefit of the followers.. Medical Journal Cult membership: What factors contribute to joining or leaving? Prince 14.2 (www.princexml.com) Do people who start cults desire to control other people? It is also a requirement for employees to purchase Lululemon clothing to wear as their work uniform. The case examples explored in this paper are Jonestown, The Kentucky Vampire Clan, The Manson Family, and The Source Family. They want willing slaves. Retrieved July 12, 2019, from http://www.searo.who.int/entity/child_adolescent/topics/adolescent_health/en/. 0000020771 00000 n 469 0 obj 452 0 obj <> endobj Adolescent attraction to cults. 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