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Specialized journals in hypnosis: further listings
1George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, D.C. 20036-6511, USA.
The American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
|July 1, 1996
Summary
This study identifies 15 new scientific journals related to hypnosis, expanding the known literature. However, most of these newly discovered journals had very short publication lifespans.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- History of Science
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Previous research cataloged 159 scientific journals focused on hypnosis.
- The field of hypnosis has a documented history of specialized publications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and document additional scientific journals related to the study of hypnosis.
- To expand the known bibliography of hypnosis-related periodicals.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review and archival research.
- Cross-referencing existing databases and historical publication records.
Main Results:
- Fifteen new scientific journal titles pertaining to hypnosis were identified.
- The majority of these new journals were published in France and the United States.
- Most identified journals had limited publication durations and did not achieve long-term sustainability.
Conclusions:
- The historical landscape of hypnosis research includes a greater number of periodicals than previously documented.
- The short lifespan of many specialized journals highlights challenges in sustained academic publication within niche scientific fields.
- Further bibliometric analysis can illuminate trends in scientific communication within hypnosis research.