Research (case studies)

The Church of Almighty God


This research paper looks into the psychological factors underlying the development and expansion of The Church of Almighty God (CAG), a controversial religious movement in China. 

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Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God


This presentation covers the cult leaders’ background, recruitment strategies, and development throughout its active period.


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Creative Non-fiction
The Second Exit tells the story of Charles Humphrey, a member of Heaven’s Gate, before his suicide. 

The piece follows Heaven’s Gate’s development timeline and recordings details, pair psychology journals to analyze the mentality of group suicide and unyielding cult identity. 

Exhibited The Second Exit at Avenues project fair.  


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