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Ego receptivity and hypnotizability--two pilot studies: a brief communication
1Dance/Movement Therapy Program, University of California, Los Angeles 90024.
Summary
Ego receptivity, crucial for psychotherapy and hypnosis, shows a significant link to hypnotizability in dance/movement therapy students. Further research is recommended to develop a reliable scale for measuring receptivity as a predictor.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Dance/Movement Therapy
Background:
- Ego receptivity is recognized for its importance in psychotherapy and as a characteristic of hypnosis.
- Receptivity has also been linked to absorption, a psychological construct.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between ego receptivity and hypnotizability in dance/movement therapy students.
- To explore the predictive value of receptivity and absorption for hypnotizability.
Main Methods:
- Two pilot studies were conducted with dance/movement therapy students.
- Observer ratings of receptivity were correlated with hypnotizability.
- Step-wise multiple regression analysis was used to assess the variance in hypnotizability accounted for by receptivity and absorption.
Main Results:
- Higher observer ratings of receptivity were associated with greater hypnotizability in both pilot studies.
- Receptivity and absorption together accounted for 54% of the variance in hypnotizability.
- Receptivity uniquely contributed to predicting hypnotizability after controlling for absorption.
Conclusions:
- Ego receptivity is a potential predictor of hypnotizability and warrants further investigation.
- Development of a reliable and scaled measure for ego receptivity is recommended.