Introduction Research suggests that a large majority of those who become involved with Scientology leave within a short timeframe, often due to unfulfilled expectations regarding personal improvement. This raises the question of why a small percentage remains devoted despite significant evidence contradicting the organization’s claims. While cognitive dissonance theory can partially explain how individuals rationalize…
Author: Dennis Robbins
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