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András Költő1,2, Emese Józsa3, Éva I Bányai3
1a Department of Affective Psychology , Institute of Psychology, ELTE Eötvös Loránd University , Budapest.
Summary
Recalled cold or punishing parenting is linked to negative hypnotic experiences and emotions. Understanding parental rearing styles may help tailor hypnotherapy for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Hypnotherapy
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Limited research exists on the link between parental rearing styles and hypnotic response.
- Previous studies were primarily qualitative or focused only on behavioral hypnotizability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantitatively assess the association between recalled parental rearing styles and hypnotic response.
- To explore the behavioral, phenomenological, and emotional dimensions of hypnosis.
Main Methods:
- Two samples (N=438) of healthy adults completed questionnaires on parental behavior.
- Participants underwent a standard group hypnosis session.
- Hypnotizability, hypnotic experiences, and archaic involvement were measured.
Main Results:
- Negative memories of parental rearing (cold, punishing) correlated with negative hypnotic experiences.
- Recalled cold or punishing parenting was associated with negative emotions toward the hypnotist.
Conclusions:
- Parental rearing style memories may influence hypnotic experiences and emotional responses.
- Assessing parental behavior could be valuable for planning effective hypnotherapeutic interventions.
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