Cultic Studies Journal: Psychological Manipulation and Society (ISSN-0748-6499) is a refereed, semi-annual journal published by AFF.

The Cultic Studies Journal: Psychological Manipulation and Society (CSJ) seeks to advance the understanding of cultic processes and their relation to society, including broad social and cultural implications as well as effects on individuals and families.

The term "cultic processes" refers to manipulative forms of social influence that manifest most conspicuously, though not exclusively, in cultic groups, which may be religious, psychotherapeutic, political, or commercial in content. The cultic processes of concern to the CSJ are directly related to the research traditions of thought reform and the psychology of social influence.

CSJ assumes that a multidisciplinary perspective is necessary for the proper understanding of this subject and, consequently, publishes articles from different disciplines and points of view.

Articles dealing with any aspect of the subject, whether directly or indirectly, will be considered.

The views expressed in CSJ are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of CSJ's Editorial Advisory Board or the American Family Foundation (AFF) and its directors, advisory board members, or staff.

Groups analyzed or mentioned in CSJ are not necessarily cults, nor are they necessarily harmful.

The journal's main concern is understanding the nature, effects, and implications of psychological manipulation.

CSJ is abstracted in Psychological Abstracts, published by the American Psychological Association and Religion Index One: Periodicals, Religion Indexes: RIO/RIT/IBRR 1975- on CD-ROM and ATLA Religion Database on CD-Rom -- published by American Theological Library Association, 820 Church St., Evantston IL 60201-5613. E-mail: atla@atla.com.

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