Nearly 70 percent of romances may begin as friendships, new research suggests. Home And it's because you're never given all the information about a group that turns out to be a cult from the beginning," Bernstein told Insider. The longer they stay, the more they receive promises for health, wealth, and well-being. <>110 0 R]/P 498 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> They were offering free personality tests. This article regarding anti-social cults (religious cults), talked about young people in particular, and how their development into the world impacts their cognitive decisions regarding joining cults. endobj What made them decide to organize a cult, what kind of influence do they have that makes people so susceptible to joining a cult? endobj endobj 0000043631 00000 n
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Dr. Stein, who grew up protesting alongside her parents during the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, goes on to explain that breaking up with her boyfriend was the catalyst for her to unwittingly join a cult in the United States. Reviewed by Hara Estroff Marano. official website and that any information you provide is encrypted 452 0 obj Careers. Individual vulnerabilities may include high hypnotizability, strong ability for concentration and vivid imagination, learning disorders, or autism spectrum disorders. Hearing these disturbing stories of cult-related sexual abuse, branding, and blackmail, it's understandable viewers may think: "I could never be fooled into joining a cult.". endobj Without real intimacy, relationships wither. And then the new identify is reinforced and the old identify suppressed. uuid:ae634147-b657-11b2-0a00-b06b66010000 Evangelical Reflections on Seventh-Day Adventism: Yesterday, Healing Sects and Anti-Cult Campaigns* Nancy N. Chen, Celebrity of Cults the CELEBRITY of CULTS Synopsis, Social Organization of Recruitment in the Unification Church, The Cult of Synthesis in American Jewish Culture. To people who are not used to receiving a lot of love and flattery in their life, this is obviously a very seductive thing. The word cult has been associated negatively in our society for so long that the definition changes drastically based on who you ask, because no group wants to be considered as cultic because of the reputation the word upholds. As you drive past, you know you have to do something about it, because you know youre the only one that can really help.. Paranoia: To maintain a false sense of comfort, cults often rely on paranoia tactics. endobj As for addictive disorders, we suppose that vulnerability factors could be involved during the . endobj <>420 0 R]/P 550 0 R/Pg 543 0 R/S/Link>> Developments associated with youth such as a need for belonging, the search for non-traditional forms of spirituality, emergence of black-and-white and independent thinking, conflicts with the adult world, and growing sexuality can increase an individuals vulnerability to joining a cult. In particular, Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psychopathy are the most prominent disorders. Authors' identification M. Rousseleta,b*, O. Duretetec, J.B Hardouinb, M. Grall-Bronneca,b aClinical Investigation Unit BALANCED "BehaviorAL AddictioNs and ComplEx mood Disorders", Addictology and Psychiatry Department, Nantes University Hospital, Hpital Saint- <><>395 0 R]/P 534 0 R/Pg 532 0 R/S/Link>> Jamie founded Listverse due to an insatiable desire to share fascinating, obscure, and bizarre facts. <> I have to agree with you when you mention that it has become an assumption for people to make regarding people joining a cult being mentally ill. Actress Leah Remini was raised in the Church of Scientology since she was nine years old. The more inadequate and inferior the follower feels himself to be, the more magical and mystical the omnipotence projected onto the leader. Our aim in this paper is to argue that individuals join religious cults as persons, but lose their personhood as their position in the group is solidified, becoming simply humans. The first goal in educating yourself is prevention, for yourself and others. The answer is simple enough. > 0000012751 00000 n
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Clin Psychol Rev. Folks who long for greater human connection may also be more likely to fall victim to a cult. <>100 0 R]/P 488 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> | For example a sociological definition of what constitutes as a cult is based on the authoritarian, manipulative, totalistic and communal aspects, where as a religious definition would consider terms of how far the group has departed from (primarily christian) orthodoxies (Freckelton, 1998). 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? I did not have much knowledge regarding cults, I like to consider myself uneducated, and thus reading your post made me curious as to how cults relate to social cognition. Cult membership: What factors contribute to joining or leaving? 0000007120 00000 n
2 . <>102 0 R]/P 490 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> Some take place in person, where you may meet someone at work, through a friend or from a community. These covertly hypnotic, altered trance state inducing techniques are not restricted to the religious field, politics, corporations, education systems, military all employ these thought forming techniques, from what I can gather, normally to no harm. Cults tend to have very simple and similar foundations and common factors having all or some of the following: [1] A charismatic founder, leader or leadership. Being a Scientologist, when you drive past an accident, its not like anyone else. [9] Provide a predictable, friendly environment. Personal Visits. ne The author develops each threshold cult membership offers as a natural way of establishing protection and improving the social network (Whitehouse, 2018). <><>376 0 R]/P 521 0 R/Pg 516 0 R/S/Link>> After reading Rousselet, Duretete, Hardouin, & Grall-Bronnec (2017), it is clear that there is a sort of indoctrination process that is involved in becoming a part of the cult, and that particular people, such as those who have been previously exposed to cult-like groups, or groups with beliefs that are similar to the cult, may be more vulnerable to this process. 0000115394 00000 n
457 0 obj The modern polygraph test is widely used, but is it accurate? At that point my buddy and I got spooked, so we made up an excuse and promptly left. general thought and question. Cult membership and addictive disorders share some characteristics: persistence despite damage, initial psychological relief, occupation of an exclusive place in the thoughts of members, high psychiatric comorbidity prevalence, high accessibility, leading to social precariousness and the importance of familial support when leaving. If these people have children of their own, their entire family becomes dependent on the cult leader. 0000010964 00000 n
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1 Cults are usually headed by a powerful leader who isolates members from the rest of society. In fact, it could be any one of us, if we were not on guard to stop it from happening. These people want the protection of a parental figure who will save them from the outside world. They look for ways to break people; they want people who will work hard and long hours for little or no pay. I would assume that most students in Social Cognition are under the age of twenty-five, which according to the World Health Organization, either classifies us as youth or if you happen to be 19 years or younger, potentially classifies us as adolescent (WHO, 2017). %PDF-1.7
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Why do people start cults? Some people cope by jumping into a new relationship very quickly, while others celebrate their new-found independence. However, undue influence is deceptive and manipulative. According to statistics Canada, about 8.9% of the population over the age of 12 has been diagnosed with a mood disorder and (Statistics Canada, 2018) upon comparing the two, there is definitely a prevalence of mental illness within cult membership. The average age of joining a gang was just under 15 years old. These factors could be individual, environmental and/or linked to the characteristics of the addiction object, that is, the cultic group. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry , gangs are "groups of children, adolescents, and/or young adults that share a common identity and are involved in wrongful or delinquent activities."The psychology of gang membership has been quite well-studied. Everyone has vulnerabilities. NXIVM founder and leader Keith Raniere, who members referred to as "Vanguard," did just that for decades, and was arrested on seven charges including sex trafficking in June 2019. 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. <><>430 0 R]/P 558 0 R/Pg 556 0 R/S/Link>> Isolation, lack of touch, social distancing, Recruitment into extreme conspiracy theories and cults/scams, Relationships: friends, family, community, Psychosomatic symptoms (headaches, backaches, asthma, skin problems). 0000113989 00000 n
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Some people, however, join a cult. There are many types of cults: political, religious, self-help, large group awareness trainings, mini-cults (family or one-on-one), multi-level-marketing (MLM), conspiracy theory, commercial, and labor/sex trafficking. Jane said she struggled forming deep relationships with other women throughout her life, so when she heard how close-knit NXIVM members were, and that there was a women-only group she could join, she became interested. 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. Stay stable and safe. Some Youths joined secret cults for popularity. <>434 0 R]/P 560 0 R/Pg 556 0 R/S/Link>> Joness parents also saw the cult as one of the few groups that were making a real difference. Whether it is attaining eternal life in a spiritual realm, or working day and night to change a political issue, a cult can give a purpose in life to people who did not have their own strong goals. 0000019538 00000 n
&nf*$v*TE5Q&P.l-6~WFbu kC`4P$+^/*c(t jB|X? Ut2]5Q&t*s.9 When the mind is controlled, a victim may appear happy and willing to suffer for the profit or benefit of the leader/group. <>410 0 R]/P 544 0 R/Pg 543 0 R/S/Link>> 2023-02-21T08:12:45-08:00 Kristina Jones, a woman born into a cult called The Children of God (Originally named Teens for Christ), wrote for the BBC about why some people decide to join these groups in the first place. Interactions with friends, family, peers, or community members, can contribute to an individual's motivation to join a cult. )@
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Similarly, an article regarding adolescents risks of joining anti-social cults, research has been conducted that young people who suffer from a deep sense of loneliness are vulnerable to being recruited into cults (2018). That's why people who are on a mission to improve themselves in a person or professional sense could be susceptible to joining a cult, according to Bernstein. endstream 481 0 obj It is typically authoritarian, headed by a person or group of people with near complete control of followers. <>126 0 R]/P 514 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> endobj 477 0 obj However, it got strange quickly. 442 0 obj The vast majority of cults teach their followers that they are superior to non-cult members. 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. Cults have gained much more public attention due to their appearance in the media, typically after a tragic event. endobj 0000007281 00000 n
But influence can be enormously positive and helpful as well as detrimental. Student Scholarship This elitism gives people an us vs. them sort of mindset, which eventually leads to members becoming socially isolated from people living in the outside world. Alternatively he could sleep in one of the many small mosques, whether attached to big houses or not. 0000006305 00000 n
In Lalichs TedTalk, he talks about how leaders are persuasive with authoritarian and narcissism that are motivated by money, sex, power, or all three (2017). 473 0 obj endobj By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider <>78 0 R]/P 568 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> <>122 0 R]/P 510 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> <>96 0 R]/P 486 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> Professor Arthur Deikman, of the University of California, San Francisco, points out that many people crave the security that a cult will bring, especially if they did not receive enough love and support from their parents. Labor trafficking can take several forms, including bonded labor, otherwise known as debt bondage, and forced labor. But according to therapist Rachel Bernstein, who specializes in treating cult survivors from groups including NXIVM and Scientology, it's not that simple. Continue to learn about cults and how they work. These characteristics are commonplace of everyone at one point or another, cults simply pry on those who are in these vulnerable positions. general thought and question. Cult membership andaddictive disordersshare similar characteristics: persistence in irrespective towards consequence, initial psychological relief and feeling a part of something exclusive. Janis, I. L. (2008). 14:2 pp.119 DOI: 10.1080/09515070126331, Lalich, J. 453 0 obj Psychiatry. members stay or leave is not the same as asking why they join. The use of hypnotic altered trance states, that can covertly make people as suggestable as a fully induced hypnosis patient, are not well understood, researched, peer viewed, etc, as of yet. When someone joins a cult, he or she usually does so because of what the organization offers initially. <> In an interview with Playboy Magazine, he explains that their family fled the cult in 1977. 0000007433 00000 n
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From this point, cults employ lots of techniques commonplace to social psychology, such as confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance. The easier it is to leave a cult, the more likely the person will leave, so make your place be easy to access. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. Tully Worron Dr. Greanoff Lakewood High School The issue of cults leads one to question The types of people who are most susceptible to this sort of manipulation are those who come from broken families and abusive relationships. Behavioral economics teaches us lessons on how consumers make decisions. endobj He explains that year after year, the world becomes more a complex place to live. A typical manipulated conversion, Dr. Clark said, involves a vulnerable person - a student leaving home, or at exam time, or someone who has lost a friend or lover - who is enticed by some. 0000013398 00000 n
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Though this is a loose term, which is unliked by many, due to fixed connotations. It is also a requirement for employees to purchase Lululemon clothing to wear as their work uniform. In other words, cult recruits typically believe they are joining a legitimate and healthy group that will not . I would seriously question the validity of Rudin, and I think especially with the prominence of social media in current society, more research should be conducted on contemporary cults, youth susceptibility, and social media. So, would you join a cult? Retrieved from: https://doi-org.ezproxy.uleth.ca/10.1080/10609393.2018.1451678. 0000112713 00000 n
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A huge reason there is no clear cut definition is because of this! Thank you! Apostates Defile The, The Not-So-New Religious Movements: Changes in 'The Cult, The Not-So-New Religious Movements: Changes in The Cult Scene Over the Past Forty Years, Towards a History of Iran's Baha'i Community During the Reign Of, FRANCE: All the World Envies Us for the MIVILUDES. Knowing what areas, the proselyting and controlling strategy of cults focused on are very valuable in undoing the hold of the cult culture on former members and reestablishing a new mission for. Additionally, certain personality disorders and characteristics, such as Antisocial Personality Disorder and Dependent Personality Disorder, can increase ones vulnerability to joining and staying in a cult. The .gov means its official. These, in turn, increase susceptibility to being recruited by a cult unless there are strong critical thinking, media literacy and good supportive network, which can help a person stay grounded. A dislike, distrust, or general devaluation of outsiders. 441 0 obj People who join cults are not stupid. 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. 0000046135 00000 n
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My Account | endobj 60. This thesis investigates the factors that contribute to the increased vulnerability to cult membership. He might also be able to learn the long prayers for the dhikri of a particular sufi group, tariqa, and join in the Friday afternoon recitations, becoming a new member of a young coterie of Sufi students and the pious. and transmitted securely. Boys are taught to reach their own goals and to plan for the future. 844, The Making of Cults: The Factors that Contribute to Membership and the Leaders Influence, Chloe Greenidge, Eastern Kentucky UniversityFollow. Close relationships are a human need. Looking at the collateral damage we rarely talk about. Retrieved July 12, 2019, from http://www.searo.who.int/entity/child_adolescent/topics/adolescent_health/en/. Certain personality disorders can increase a leaders sphere of influence over followers. Children who experienced trauma sometimes struggle to learn the same boundaries and behaviors that others take for granted. 2000 Jan;20(1):91-111. doi: 10.1016/s0272-7358(98)00093-2. This paper also investigates the factors commonly found in cult leaders that increase their influence over their members. NOW WATCH: There are serious health reasons you shouldn't eat your boogers, Visit Insider's homepage for more stories, The science-backed psychology techniques NXIVM used to 'fetishize vulnerability' and manipulate members into sex, 4 signs you had a codependent upbringing that affects your adult relationships, according to a therapist, Tantric sex students say gurus have used the promise of enlightenment to sexually abuse their students, How a cult-recovery therapist helps former NXIVM members regain their independence: 'There's a huge amount of fear and loss', HBO's docuseries "The Vow" examines the sex cult NXIVM and asks the central question: "How does someone get wrapped up in a dangerous cult?". They want willing slaves. That being said, I had my own preconceived impressions before even walking through the doors. It is also known as mind control or thought reform. It started off innocuously but started getting very personal very quickly. 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. 0000111966 00000 n
Sign up for notifications from Insider! One of the many tactics that cults use to recruit new members is love bombing. This is a technique where members of the group are overly loving and complimentary. In any discussion of the cult experience, whether from an objective/empirical perspective or from a subjective/experiential perspective, it is necessary to understand an oft-repeated concept in much of the literature concerning cults: no one joins a cult (Zimbardo, 1997). <>413 0 R]/P 546 0 R/Pg 543 0 R/S/Link>> 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. <>/Metadata 2 0 R/Outlines 5 0 R/Pages 3 0 R/StructTreeRoot 6 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Groupthink. Most people go to great lengths to avoid spoilers about their favourite stories, TV shows, or sports games. In Jackson's case- Being the part of the cult and a member knowing how the cult functions, its activities, motives, objective and base of . British Journal of Addiction, 85(11), 1403-1408. The first step in keeping you and your loved ones safe is learning more about what a cult is, how they work, and the lasting serious after-effects of being involved with one. 0000005242 00000 n
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