0000004685 00000 n Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. Psychiatry research 257 pp 27. My Account | 0000010434 00000 n Jamie founded Listverse due to an insatiable desire to share fascinating, obscure, and bizarre facts. If a cult member considers leaving the group--this may become a vitally important and pivotal point. NXIVM leader Keith Raniere found guilty on all sex-cult charges | CBC News. 0000005841 00000 n . 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. 0000046622 00000 n Folks who long for greater human connection may also be more likely to fall victim to a cult. Why do people join cults? When the mind is controlled, a victim may appear happy and willing to suffer for the profit or benefit of the leader/group. 455 0 obj <>423 0 R]/P 552 0 R/Pg 543 0 R/S/Link>> When someone joins a cult, he or she usually does so because of what the organization offers initially. So, would you join a cult? 0000009424 00000 n Nurs Stand. Does watching violence on TV, in movies, or video games promote aggression? Destructive individuals and cults use deception and undue influence to make people dependent and obedient. 0000007740 00000 n endobj 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. A huge reason there is no clear cut definition is because of this! 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. Psychiatry Research, M. Rousseleta,b,, O. Duretetec, J.B. Hardouinb, M . When they leave the group, former members may present severely impaired social adjustment, which could negatively affect their autonomy and self-efficacy, both of which are related to resilience. There are better ways than deprogramming to extricate loved ones from abusive groups. 457 0 obj First, we will Expand Self-Appropriation between Social Mourning and Individuation: a Qualitative Study on Psychosocial Transition among Jehovah's Witnesses 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. I do think generally that having depressive symptoms or anxiety could absolutely play into why someone would find the idea of a cult alluring, but there absolutely needs to be more research! <>118 0 R]/P 506 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> endobj Table 13-10-0096-18 Mood disorders, by age group (https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1310009618). I think it would make sense, given what you said about people who are dissatisfied with their life, spirituality, or personal development, and that they are in an arguably more vulnerable state. (1998) Cults, calamities and psychological consequences, Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 5:1, 1-46, DOI: 10.1080/13218719809524918 https://doi.org/10.1080/13218719809524918  Rousselet, M. (2017) Cult membership: What factors contribute to joining or leaving? <> endobj endobj endobj 0000113341 00000 n - Read online for free. Possible situational vulnerabilities include illness, the death of a loved one, breakup of an important relationship, loss of a job, or moving to another city, state or country. Beware of thinking that you are immune from cult . general thought and question. 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. 0000116153 00000 n 452 117 Lifelong learning is crucial in today's dynamic world, allowing children to adapt, innovate, and thrive. It is typically authoritarian, headed by a person or group of people with near complete control of followers. 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- References: Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! As we know, addiction is complicated, and there are many theories that attempt to explain this phenomenon. Jonestown, they say, offers important lessons for psychology, such as the power of situational and social influences and the consequences of a leader using such influences to destructively manipulate others' behavior. <> Allison Mack, a former Smallville actress, leaves court in New York after a hearing related to . endobj 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 <. <> Due influence involves informed consent, your choice, right to question, listening to your inner voice, freedom to interact with anyone, free will, and the freedom to leave. 0000012836 00000 n 0000020833 00000 n oX9 , The Making of Cults: The Factors that Contribute to Membership and the Leaders Influence. The core concept in cultism is a followership dependent upon someone or something outside itself to assist it in coping with a threatening external environment. 0000012751 00000 n Cult members who find their way out are usually the ones who grow motivated to deprogram themselves. 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. Retrieved from: https://doi-org.ezproxy.uleth.ca/10.1080/10609393.2018.1451678. Cult influence is designed to disrupt a person's authentic identity and replace it with a new identity. As you drive past, you know you have to do something about it, because you know youre the only one that can really help.. 0000005958 00000 n Factors that contribute to a youth's decision to join a gang fall into two categories: Youth may be "pulled" and/or "pushed" into gang membership (see FAQ number 13 at nationalgangcenter.ojp.gov , What are risk factors for gang membership? 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. You are not allowed to question and your inner voice is suppressed. endobj endobj <>126 0 R]/P 514 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> The company teaches their employees that they are superior to others. finding that many cult members have "in- adequate, borderline, or antisocial" char- acteristic~.~~ Substance abuse has also been impli- cated in cult membership. The vast majority of cults teach their followers that they are superior to non-cult members. 0000012565 00000 n Janis, I.(1989). Freckelton, I. 0000116843 00000 n 0000112482 00000 n We assumed that, as in the case of addiction disorders, former cult members exhibit vulnerability and protective factors for cult commitment and membership. Do we know about them, or are they hidden from the rest of us non-culters (or ex-culters)? Push factors are internal to the gang and often suggest a negative actionsuch as getting shot or injured . and transmitted securely. 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 easier it is to leave a cult, the more likely the person will leave, so make your place be easy to access. Rousselet, M., Duretete, O., Hardouin, J. 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. 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. 10 Ways to Tell if Your Relationship Suffers From Burnout, 24 Dimensions of Compatibility in Long-Term Couples, I Cant Live Without Her: When Grieving Men Die, It Is Now 50 Years Since Gay People Were Cured", Key Tips for Blending Families After a Divorce, Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism: A Study of 'brainwashing' in China, Why The Law of Attraction Is Problematic and Dangerous, Are You Missing Intimacy? endobj What other modern-day organizations would you consider cultic? He intends to find out the contributing factors of joining and leaving cults. Cult leaders want people who will be obedient to them and their rules. Groupthink. 0000008898 00000 n Rather than risk losing her job at Lululemon, she murdered Murray in cold blood and tried to blame it on a robbery. Adolf Hitler was very good at this. As AI becomes more powerful, it is increasingly important to safeguard individual rights and the locus of control. There are almost never any obvious red flags to warn people that they may unwittingly end up in a cult. endobj <> 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. Striving for perfectionism comes into play in many cults. She would work at her full-time job eight hours a day, and then the remainder of her life was spent living and working for the organizations leader. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. 0000010298 00000 n 0000008022 00000 n Janis, I. L. (2008). Cults are typically marketed as organizations that promote self-betterment, whether that means the promise of enlightenment in the case of tantric sex cults, or the skills to make all of your professional dreams comes true, which NXIVM preaches in the form of self-help courses. Jonestown, (November 18, 1978), location of the mass murder-suicide of members of the California-based Peoples Temple cult at the behest of their charismatic but paranoid leader, Jim Jones, in Jonestown agricultural commune, Guyana. endobj Cult membership: What factors contribute to joining or leaving? It is important to recognize the difference between due and undue influence. Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. Do people who start cults desire to control other people? 0000113494 00000 n Stay up to date with what you want to know. Antelo E, Saldaa O, Rodrguez-Carballeira . Eur J Psychotraumatol. 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. PMC Cults and Satanism: Threats to Teens [A Bulletin Special]. "Cults can be seen as an organized group or a solitary person whose purpose is to dominate cult members by using psychological manipulation and pressure strategies." The first step in cult recruitment: "The narcissistic seduction" 0000007583 00000 n Some Youths joined secret cults for popularity. Pulls are features that attract youth. endobj However, once anyone begins to question or doubt the actions of the organization, this love bombing can quickly turn around. 0000113989 00000 n We go in, and were immediately greeted by a young, attractive woman. trailer <><>430 0 R]/P 558 0 R/Pg 556 0 R/S/Link>> 60. Before Rather, it's a mixture of wanting self-improvement and community, as well as timing. 0000003715 00000 n | endobj If these people have children of their own, their entire family becomes dependent on the cult leader. Without real intimacy, relationships wither. Rudin, M. R. (1990, May). That's what cults do. Cult membership: What factors contribute to joining or leaving? <>116 0 R]/P 504 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> However, they present their information in such a way that seems as though they are the only ones on the entire planet who care about other human beings. The site is secure. 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. =~vl0WzvQK8XUXa The conclusion that the cult isn't perfect needs to come from the person. 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. 0000115247 00000 n Welcome to White Rose eTheses Online - White Rose eTheses Online 0000006074 00000 n World Health Organization, Adolescent health and development. Singer explains that brainwashing is something that often happens so gradually, that people have no idea what is going on. However, it is a mistake to focus on the . 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. These characteristics are commonplace of everyone at one point or another, cults simply pry on those who are in these vulnerable positions. endobj Going from your title, there is another reason that I and many of our peers could potentially join a cult, and it simply has to do with our age group. Cults are beautifully packaged to look like something quite different from the outside (Brown, 2019) That being said, I had my own preconceived impressions before even walking through the doors. 14:2 pp.119 DOI: 10.1080/09515070126331, Lalich, J. Members may have seen too many things that didn't make sense, too many contradictions, and even too many doomsdays that didn't happen. As a result, it is defined as handling major concepts and roles associated with protective factors. Posted by 1 year ago. Finding ones identity and purpose in life can sometimes be a struggle, and a cult often gives people a cause that they can fight for. 0000112945 00000 n Critics of the athletic apparel company Lululemon Athletica have accused the corporation of being a cult. 0000013398 00000 n To someone who has low self-esteem, this is a huge ego boost. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license. 2021 Aug 13;12(1):1954776. doi: 10.1080/20008198.2021.1954776. eCollection 2021. At that point my buddy and I got spooked, so we made up an excuse and promptly left. These people want the protection of a parental figure who will save them from the outside world. Behavior modification techniques are employed, such as rewards/punishments, thought-stopping, and control of environment (isolation or restriction of access to others). But the main goal is to create more power and wealth for the leader, rather than the benefit of the followers.. It would be easy for someone with the best intentions to join the organization. Regarding sex and age joining the group as control variables, . After a 7-week trial, the jury took 5 hours to convict Raniere. Strengthening protective factors plays an important role in reducing youth gang involvement. 439 0 obj endobj 0000114895 00000 n 463 0 obj The founder, Chip Wilson, wanted to spread the ethics of the novel Atlas Shrugged, which teaches that self-interest should be the most important thing in society. Undue Influence does NOT erase the persons old identity but rather creates a new identity to suppress the old one. Are cultic environments psychologically harmful? Many cults also form communes, where members of the organization are promised free room and board in exchange for community service, prayer, and loyalty to the leader. 0000116513 00000 n endobj p$L; 2(n$i2H^OX# 7ACQ&efiB+46Q=Hem`Y4pM@6o !`ufSM[}2gkh[tq?qM:ajp@*m jVyPamWCpCf(JN[&JIM"ff. <><>373 0 R]/P 518 0 R/Pg 516 0 R/S/Link>> 0000002636 00000 n Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies He claims that anyone, under the right conditions, could be convinced to join a cult. Her mother, a devout Christian, decided to join the cult when she saw how much they sang and praised the joys of Jesus Christ. Psychology Today 2023 Sussex Publishers, LLC. At 16 years old, she left her family, because she felt it was an exciting new way of life, compared to what society had to offer her. Copyright 2017 The Authors. I grew up in a cult and I can tell you why normal people join them. 0000114347 00000 n Paranoia: To maintain a false sense of comfort, cults often rely on paranoia tactics. 0000116299 00000 n 0000008155 00000 n 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. Their research indicated that the experiences these people have of bitter conflicts, and rejection of peers, can be quite distressing; that men and women who join a cult have never previously developed any deep and trusting relationships with others (Yakovleva, 2018). > 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. They look for ways to break people; they want people who will work hard and long hours for little or no pay. endobj The PubMed wordmark and PubMed logo are registered trademarks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). There are thousands of cults in existence, with millions of members all over the world. . The Making of Cults: The Factors that Contribute to Membership and the Leaders Influence . Labeling Scientology: Cult, Fringe, Extremist, Or Mainstream? application/pdf So whether or not your talking about cults, clubs, gangs, mobs/protests, I argue that group think is trully the foundation for why our species still engage in choosing high risk decisions depite our unwavering cognitive abilities (when working independtly from a group). 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. To someone who has low self-esteem, this is a huge ego boost. Cults are typically marketed as organizations that promote self-betterment, whether that means the promise of enlightenment in the case of tantric sex cults, or the skills to make all of your professional dreams comes true, which NXIVM preaches in the form of self-help courses. endobj View This Abstract Online; Cult membership: What factors contribute to joining or leaving? Not all are destructive, some are benign. Written down, the signs seem clear: 1.. Destructive individuals and cults use deception and undue influence to make people dependent and obedient. This I think is the easiest answered question. Little did she know that she was being manipulated into isolation away from her family in South Africa, and she was trapped in a political cult for many years. The modern polygraph test is widely used, but is it accurate? <> 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?". 2000 Jan;20(1):91-111. doi: 10.1016/s0272-7358(98)00093-2. 0000006652 00000 n Jones explains that after the horrible injustices her father witnessed during the Vietnam War, he felt as though he did not want to be a part of society anymore. 458 0 obj 459 0 obj Certain personality disorders can increase a leaders sphere of influence over followers. About | endobj The young woman was very intense and started getting quite pushy about going in the back and having an additional test performed on us. 7. 464 0 obj According to multiple psychologists and sociologists, there is no stereotype of the sort of person who would join a cult. I personally had an interesting experience with an organization that many consider to be a cult. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. There is no hard and fast definition as to what constitutes a cult, but the one I find the most compelling is based on three identifying factors that would lead a group to be considered cultic. endobj 0000046337 00000 n Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley. Relationships with the other members of the cult or the leader themselves play a huge role as to why people stay, despite being aware of the way they are being manipulated. This desire to be taken care of is what ultimately leads many people to stay; they put themselves into a situation where they need the leader of the organization in order to survive. 449 0 obj 0000113083 00000 n The actor Joaquin Phoenix and his siblings were also born into The Children of God cult. 0000114493 00000 n But, if you have been affected, recovery is possible. Personal Visits. (1990). Raelians Revive Swastika/Star of David Symbol, The History of Credibility Attacks Against Former Cult Members Stephen A, CPR - International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Why Christians Need to Remain on Guard Against the Threat of New Age Spirituality Phil Johnson, Russian Federation State Protection - Satanists Extortion Businesspeople, Introduction a Well Grounded Propaganda System, The Unification Church: a Kaleidoscopic Introduction2. %%EOF In the summer of 2010, when I had just turned 18, I took a trip to Vancouver. This is akin to a debutante . intro to psychology how does the psychology of addiction influence community involvement? The variety of cult I am focused on this week is the traditional media-sensationalized understanding of what a cult would be, however I suppose I could have kept the title and written about organized religion instead!! <>70 0 R]/P 562 0 R/Pg 481 0 R/S/Link>> endobj For me, this topic really stood out from all the others, and I praise you for even thinking of the topic and how it plays a role in social cognition, as something like this would have never crossed my mind. 0000000016 00000 n People who are recruited into cults are not brainwashed, nor are they mentally ill. Shannon Quinn is a writer and entrepreneur from the Philadelphia area. 0000007887 00000 n So, in this respect, the fact that women join cults more often than men is not surprising. uuid:ae634148-b657-11b2-0a00-b0f99f7efc7f 468 0 obj <>stream The aim of this study was to identify the vulnerability and protec-tive factors for cult membership. 0000015137 00000 n 0000010126 00000 n The death toll exceeded 900, including some 300 who were age 17 and under, making the incident one of the largest mass deaths in American history. DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2017.07.018, Statistics Canada. 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Apostates Defile the Flesh V-8 Ii. 568 0 obj <>stream They are manipulated by fear and guilt and may be stuck, with no way out! 0000115100 00000 n Indue influence can, alternatively, be extreme and overt, such as in kidnapping or torture. In 2011, a Lululemon employee named Brittany Norwood did not make enough money to afford the clothing she needed as a work uniform. It is completely fascinating. The factors or "motivations" for gang leaving can be classified as pushes or pulls. Additionally, cults target people who are dissatisfied with their current life, spirituality, or personal development (Rousselet, 2017). Actress Leah Remini was raised in the Church of Scientology since she was nine years old. 0000004516 00000 n Most people go to great lengths to avoid spoilers about their favourite stories, TV shows, or sports games. Cult membership as a form of addictive disorder. 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