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Development of the Study of Mind Control in Japan
Kimiaki Nishida, Ph.D.
Abstract
Japanese studies on psychological manipulation, "cult mind control," have been
developing in this decade from a social psychological perspective. This paper
reviews empirical examinations of the indoctrination process, maintenance and
expansion, anti-social activity, and the post-cult psychological distress. From
these studies, it was found that many sets of social influences are
systematically applied to new recruits during the indoctrination process. These
influences facilitate ongoing control of cult members. The mechanisms of
influence and psychological consequences of cult psychological manipulation are
discussed.
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