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Betrayed by belief: Why people join cults


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Have you wondered why people join cults? In most cases, there are many factors that may make someone susceptible to cults. These inclusde self-factors like emotional vulnerability, high levels of stress, or lack of social support. Furthermore, some cults use manipulation tactics, coercion, or intimidation, all of which can result in serious consequences for the individual and community. 

TLDR: Individual susceptibility to cults is influenced by factors such as emotional vulnerability, unmanageable stress, weak social support system, and falling prey to the manipulation tactics of cults

Links:

https://doi.org/10.2466/pr0.1993.73.2.451

https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/the-psychology-behind-cults

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