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  • Well-being and hypnotizability are recognized factors influencing health outcomes.
  • Understanding the relationship between hypnotizability, well-being, and neurobiological systems is crucial for health research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between high hypnotizability and enhanced well-being.
  • To explore the relationship between well-being and the behavioral inhibition/approach system (BIS/BAS) activity.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was employed to compare General Well-Being Index (PGWBI) scores across different hypnotizability groups (high, medium, low).
  • Participant groups were defined by their hypnotizability levels: highs (n=31), lows (n=53), and mediums (n=41).

Main Results:

  • Significantly higher PGWBI scores were observed in highly hypnotizable individuals compared to low hypnotizable individuals.
  • Medium hypnotizable participants showed intermediate PGWBI scores, indicating a graded relationship with hypnotizability.
  • No significant gender differences were found in PGWBI scores.

Conclusions:

  • Higher hypnotizability is positively associated with increased well-being.
  • Enhanced well-being in highly hypnotizable individuals may serve as a positive prognostic indicator for both physical and mental health.
  • Findings suggest potential links between hypnotizability, well-being, and the BIS/BAS, warranting further investigation into related traits like brain characteristics and sensory processing.