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Preference between two methods of active-alert hypnosis: not all techniques are created equal.

A Alarcón1, A Capafons, A Bayot

  • 1Universitat de Valéncia, Spain.

The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
|November 11, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Participants preferred the waking-alert hypnotic technique over the active-alert method due to less physical effort. The active-alert technique had higher attrition and lower suggestibility, indicating waking-alert hypnosis may be more accessible.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Hypnotic techniques often involve varying levels of physical engagement.
  • Understanding user preference and adherence is crucial for effective therapeutic interventions.
  • Active hypnosis aims to enhance self-mastery and alertness during sessions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare user liking and preference between two physical activity-based hypnotic techniques: active-alert and waking-alert.
  • To investigate the relationship between hypnotic technique, suggestibility, and participant attrition.
  • To identify factors influencing the choice and success of different active hypnosis methods.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-over design study involving 80 participants.
  • Direct comparison of liking and preference for active-alert versus waking-alert procedures.

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  • Measurement of suggestibility scores and participant attrition rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants showed significantly higher liking and preference for the waking-alert procedure compared to the active-alert procedure.
    • The active-alert technique was associated with significantly lower suggestibility scores.
    • A significantly higher attrition rate (23%) was observed for the active-alert technique.

    Conclusions:

    • The waking-alert hypnotic technique is generally preferred over the active-alert method, likely due to reduced physical effort and difficulty.
    • The active-alert technique's higher demands may lead to lower suggestibility and increased dropout rates.
    • The waking-alert method offers a potentially more accessible approach to active hypnosis, retaining benefits like alertness and self-mastery.