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This article is an electronic version of an article originally
published in Cultic Studies Journal, 1984, Volume 1, Number 1, pages 63-78.
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Deprogramming:
An Analysis of Parental Questionnaires
Michael D. Langone, Ph.D.
Abstract
In order to systematically collect data pertinent to the decision-making
deliberations of parents troubled by the cult involvement of a son or daughter,
a questionnaire was printed in The Advisor, a periodical read by several
thousand people, most of whom are disturbed by aspects of the cult phenomenon.
Ninety-four parents responded, providing a variety of data on children who had
become involved in cults. One of the more significant findings was that in 37%
of forced deprogrammings, the convert returned to the cult, at least
temporarily. Since a high percentage of converts leave cults voluntarily and
since many converts can be induced to reevaluate their cult involvement
voluntarily, it is concluded that deprogramming is but one of several helping
options and should not be viewed as the “cure” for cult involvement.
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