ICSA ACADEMIC JOURNAL
International Journal of Coercion, Abuse, and Manipulation
Featured articles
Volume 8, 2025
Ashlen Weltz
This article presents the first quantitative study of reproductive coercion within cultic groups, highlighting how group ideology—rather than individual partners—can dominate reproductive choices. Surveying 99 former female members, the study reveals distinct patterns between born-in
Volume 1, 2020
Stephen A. Kent, PhD
This article revisits the role of classical psychoanalysis in early studies of sectarian and cultic groups. Highlighting works by La Barre, Cohn, and Thompson, it argues that despite its limitations, Freudian theory offered valuable interpretive
Volume 3, 2022
Steve K. D. Eichel
This article reviews enduring debates on hypnosis and mind control, examining its contested role in cult influence and contrasting claims of coercive power with psychological critiques of suggestibility limits.
Volume 6, 2023
Donald J. Netolitzky
This article explores a Canadian tax fraud scheme where participants exploited pseudolaw tactics for financial gain, challenging stereotypes of pseudolaw users as ideologically motivated.
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Volume 8, 2025
Ashlen Weltz
This article presents the first quantitative study of reproductive coercion within cultic groups, highlighting how group ideology—rather than individual partners—can dominate reproductive choices. Surveying 99 former female members, the study reveals distinct patterns between born-in
Volume 8, 2025
Perry Bulwer , B.A., LL.B.
This article analyzes how mystical marriage was twisted into abuse by David Berg, and how survivors struggle to find informed support for religious trauma.
Volume 8, 2025
Daniel Shaw, LCSW
This paper defines Traumatic Narcissism Theory and eight subjugating behaviors used by narcissistic abusers, offering a framework for treating victims rather than those with narcissistic personality disorder.
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