International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis最新文献

Digital Interactive Media for Chronic Low Back Pain Management: A Feasibility Study. 数字互动媒体治疗慢性腰痛的可行性研究。

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International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Pub Date : 2026-10-06 DOI: 10.1080/00207144.2026.2741062

Mark P Jensen, Aaron P Flaster, Andrew Humbert, M Elena Mendoza, Laurence I Sugarman, Owen Gottlieb

{"title":"Digital Interactive Media for Chronic Low Back Pain Management: A Feasibility Study.","authors":"Mark P Jensen, Aaron P Flaster, Andrew Humbert, M Elena Mendoza, Laurence I Sugarman, Owen Gottlieb","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2026.2741062","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207144.2026.2741062","url":null,"abstract":"Chronic pain is common and is associated with significant costs and suffering. Therapeutic hypnosis has shown promise as an effective chronic pain treatment, but access to this intervention is extremely limited. Digital applications that offer therapeutic hypnosis, if found to be effective, could address this access problem. The primary aim of the current paper is to describe the results of two studies (Study 1 = individuals with low back pain; Study 2 = individuals with mixed chronic pain conditions) conducted to evaluate the feasibility of the digital hypnosis interactive media application for providing therapeutic hypnosis. Fifty participants in both studies were randomly assigned to one of two groups: (1) 8 weeks of access to the application or (2) 4 weeks of no access followed by 4 weeks of access. Five feasibility and eight clinical outcomes were assessed. The findings indicate that the application is feasible, and that additional work to develop and evaluate the application is warranted. Both studies were prospectively registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT06050083).","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13644849/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149109279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Hypnosis Using Cognitive Rehabilitation Versus Mindfulness Suggestions on Working Memory and Therapeutic Alliance in Patients in Alcohol Treatment. 认知康复催眠与正念催眠对酒精治疗患者工作记忆的影响及治疗联盟。

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International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Pub Date : 2026-09-28 DOI: 10.1080/00207144.2026.2728581

Timo L Kvamme, Jonas Lindeløv, Susanne Bollerup Overgaard, Mads Uffe Pedersen, Kristine Rømer Thomsen

{"title":"Hypnosis Using Cognitive Rehabilitation Versus Mindfulness Suggestions on Working Memory and Therapeutic Alliance in Patients in Alcohol Treatment.","authors":"Timo L Kvamme, Jonas Lindeløv, Susanne Bollerup Overgaard, Mads Uffe Pedersen, Kristine Rømer Thomsen","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2026.2728581","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2026.2728581","url":null,"abstract":"Excessive alcohol use can impair working memory, potentially hindering treatment outcomes. Suggestion-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation (SBCR), a hypnotic technique of potential benefit for restoring working memory in brain injury patients, may hold promise for alcohol use disorder (AUD). This randomized controlled trial compared SBCR-hypnosis to mindfulness-based hypnosis among individuals in AUD treatment. Forty-one participants who were at an inpatient facility were randomized to four weekly sessions of either intervention. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included working memory, well-being, alexithymia, abstinence confidence, and therapeutic alliance. Three-month follow-ups assessed relapse, abstinence confidence, and mental health. Analyses included repeated measures ANOVA, recurrent event regression, and structural equation modeling informed by factor analysis. No significant between-group differences emerged. However, both groups showed improved well-being. Exploratory analysis identified a latent therapeutic improvement factor influenced by trait absorption. Structural equation modeling revealed that SBCR-hypnosis predicted greater therapeutic alliance improvement, which further predicted reduced relapse, enhanced abstinence confidence, and improved mental health. Although SBCR-hypnosis was not superior on clinical AUD outcomes, it may uniquely enhance therapeutic alliance, a potential mechanism worth exploring in future studies.","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149074596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Mindful Hypnotherapy Intervention for Well-Being in Older Adults: A Mixed-Methods Randomized Clinical Trial. 正念催眠疗法对老年人幸福感的干预：一项混合方法随机临床试验。

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International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Pub Date : 2026-09-28 DOI: 10.1080/00207144.2026.2710909

Chnanis Kongsuwan Ladha

{"title":"Mindful Hypnotherapy Intervention for Well-Being in Older Adults: A Mixed-Methods Randomized Clinical Trial.","authors":"Chnanis Kongsuwan Ladha","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2026.2710909","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2026.2710909","url":null,"abstract":"This randomized controlled trial examined the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a mindful hypnotherapy intervention (MHI) integrating positive psychology suggestions to enhance well-being in older adults. Sixty-two community-dwelling adults aged 60-95 years were randomized to MHI, non-hypnotic relaxation, or wait-list control. The four-session intervention combined hypnotic induction, guided imagery, and suggestions targeting gratitude, savoring, self-compassion, acceptance, positive relationships, hope, and optimism, followed by post-hypnotic cues to support self-practice. Outcomes included happiness, life satisfaction, affect balance, and psychological distress; semi-structured interviews explored participants' subjective experiences. A multivariate analysis controlling for baseline scores revealed a significant overall treatment effect, F(8, 104) = 2.88, p = .006, partial η2 = .18. Compared with controls, MHI participants reported higher happiness, life satisfaction, and affect balance, and lower distress. Qualitative findings indicated increased calmness, gratitude, emotional regulation, and perceived interpersonal benefits. The findings provide preliminary support for hypnosis as a potential medium for delivering strengths-based psychological content associated with resilience and well-being. The MHI demonstrated feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary benefits, supporting further investigation in larger, more rigorously controlled trials.","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"1-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149074632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Hypnosis in Anesthesia: A Systematic Literature Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. 麻醉中的催眠：随机对照试验的系统文献综述。

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International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Pub Date : 2026-07-28 DOI: 10.1080/00207144.2026.2700719

Anna Waehner, Lisa Bügers, Christian Volberg, Alexander Torossian, Hanns-Christian Dinges, Ann-Kristin Schubert

{"title":"Hypnosis in Anesthesia: A Systematic Literature Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.","authors":"Anna Waehner, Lisa Bügers, Christian Volberg, Alexander Torossian, Hanns-Christian Dinges, Ann-Kristin Schubert","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2026.2700719","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2026.2700719","url":null,"abstract":"Hypnosis has a long history of use in anesthesia, but it has not yet achieved the level of widespread clinical usage, despite favorable results in some individual studies. This systematic review aimed to quantify hypnosis in the different anesthetic domains. A comprehensive search of the literature was undertaken using Medline, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. In addition, the studies needed to be randomized controlled trials studying hypnosis and anesthesia. The search yielded 19 studies with a total of 3,699 patients over obstetrics, pediatrics, and dentistry. The results are encouraging, especially in the pediatric and dental areas where hypnosis was correlated with a statistically significant decline in both preoperative and intraoperative anxiety and a partial reduction in postoperative pain. In obstetrics, there was no beneficial impact from hypnosis on the pain. In conclusion, even though the number of high-quality studies is small, the studies indicate that hypnosis could serve as a helpful adjunct in defined anesthetic domains.","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"1-31"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148602575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Combined Effects of Hypnotic-Cognitive Therapy with Therapeutic Exercise on Quality of Life in Individuals with Fibromyalgia: A Pilot Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial. 催眠-认知疗法结合治疗性运动对纤维肌痛患者生活质量的影响：一项初步可行性随机对照试验。

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International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Pub Date : 2026-07-06 DOI: 10.1080/00207144.2026.2694420

Debasis Behera, Mark P Jensen, Dharmanand Balebail Gopalakrishna, Abhishek Patil, Prem Venkatesan

{"title":"Combined Effects of Hypnotic-Cognitive Therapy with Therapeutic Exercise on Quality of Life in Individuals with Fibromyalgia: A Pilot Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Debasis Behera, Mark P Jensen, Dharmanand Balebail Gopalakrishna, Abhishek Patil, Prem Venkatesan","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2026.2694420","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2026.2694420","url":null,"abstract":"Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by diverse psychological and physical symptoms. The current study assessed the feasibility of an intervention that combines hypnotic cognitive therapy (HYP-CT) with therapeutic exercise for individuals with FM. Randomization of 16 participants was conducted in one of two treatment conditions: (1) HYP-CT (HYP-CT combined with therapeutic exercise) or (2) attention control (AC; attention control combined with therapeutic exercise). All predetermined feasibility criteria were exceeded, evidenced by high recruitment rates, complete data completion, treatment adherence, and no serious adverse events. Intervention acceptability was notably high, with participants allocated to the HYP-CT group indicating higher satisfaction and perceived improvement compared to those in the AC group, along with interest in continuin with the intervention. Overall, the findings indicate that the study procedures and intervention were feasible, safe, and acceptable, supporting progression to a fully powered randomized controlled trial.","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148396672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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EEG-Based Analysis of Emotional Effects of Hypnotic Guided Imagery (HGI) on Employees with Burnout: A Feasibility Study. 基于脑电图的催眠引导意象（HGI）对倦怠员工情绪影响的可行性研究。

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International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Pub Date : 2026-07-06 DOI: 10.1080/00207144.2026.2682864

Moniek Vidia Pramestri, Kwartarini Wahyu Yuniarti, Frederick Travis, Nida Ul Hasanat

{"title":"EEG-Based Analysis of Emotional Effects of Hypnotic Guided Imagery (HGI) on Employees with Burnout: A Feasibility Study.","authors":"Moniek Vidia Pramestri, Kwartarini Wahyu Yuniarti, Frederick Travis, Nida Ul Hasanat","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2026.2682864","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2026.2682864","url":null,"abstract":"Unregulated negative emotion increases the risk of burnout by 67%, which can impair performance and cause physical symptoms. Hypnotic guided imagery (HGI) is a deep relaxation-based intervention designed to shift negative to positive emotion. However, the physiological basis of emotional changes remains unclear. This feasibility study examined the acceptability and effects of HGI on emotional valence and arousal in employees with burnout using electroencephalography (EEG). Valence was indexed by frontal alpha asymmetry (FAA), calculated as ln[rel(F4)] - ln[rel(F3)] and arousal by the frontal beta/alpha Ratio. Participants were randomly assigned to an HGI group (n = 19) or control group (n = 13). EEG analyses revealed no significant changes in MANOVA analysis (p = .425), whereas the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule Extended (PANAS-X) results indicated increased positive affect and reduced negative affect in the HGI group. These discrepancies may result from small samples, FAA protocol, and variability in burnout severity. Overall, the study underscores the importance of methodological rigor in EEG-based psychological intervention studies and provides a foundation for advancing HGI evaluation.","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148396677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Feasibility and Preliminary Outcomes of Hypnosis to Enhance Meaningful Work Among Employees with Low Work Engagement: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. 催眠提高低工作投入员工有意义工作的可行性及初步结果：一项随机对照试验。

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International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Pub Date : 2026-07-06 DOI: 10.1080/00207144.2026.2678856

Yunissa Meganingtyas, Kwartarini Wahyu Yuniarti, Marijtje L A Jongsma, Rizqi Nur'aini A'yuninnisa

{"title":"Feasibility and Preliminary Outcomes of Hypnosis to Enhance Meaningful Work Among Employees with Low Work Engagement: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Yunissa Meganingtyas, Kwartarini Wahyu Yuniarti, Marijtje L A Jongsma, Rizqi Nur'aini A'yuninnisa","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2026.2678856","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207144.2026.2678856","url":null,"abstract":"Structural and psychological pressures in higher education can undermine employee's engagement, particularly when work is perceived as lacking meaningfulness. Low levels of meaningful work are a key marker of disengagement and may harm well-being. This study investigated the preliminary effectiveness of Hypnotic Guided Imagery (HGI) in enhancing meaningful work among non-academic staff with low engagement. A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted with 31 participants randomly assigned to an intervention group (n = 16) or a control group (n = 15). The intervention group received two HGI sessions, while the control group engaged in neutral conversations. Work and Meaning Inventory (WAMI) and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9) scores were analyzed using Mixed ANOVA. Results showed a significant time × group interaction for meaningful work (p = .017, η2 p = .181), with gains in positive meaning and meaning making dimensions. While emotional responses improved directionally, interaction effects were not significant. Findings provide initial support for HGI as a reflective, hypnosis-based intervention to foster meaningful work.","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"1-25"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148396638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Mindful Hypnotherapy for Cluster B Personality Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial with an Active Control. 正念催眠治疗B类人格障碍：一项主动对照的随机对照试验。

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International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Pub Date : 2026-07-06 DOI: 10.1080/00207144.2026.2690580

Zahra Sadeghi, Ali Khamseh

{"title":"Mindful Hypnotherapy for Cluster B Personality Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial with an Active Control.","authors":"Zahra Sadeghi, Ali Khamseh","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2026.2690580","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2026.2690580","url":null,"abstract":"Cluster B personality disorders are characterized by pervasive emotional dysregulation and rigid interpersonal patterns, and they remain challenging to treat. Mindful hypnotherapy (MH), which integrates mindfulness and clinical hypnosis, may offer a transdiagnostic approach to cognitive and emotional inflexibility. This randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy of MH with an active control condition in reducing symptoms of Cluster B personality disorders. One hundred and twenty adults who met DSM-5 criteria for histrionic, narcissistic, antisocial, or borderline personality disorder were randomized to MH (n = 60) or an active control (n = 60) comprising selected cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills. Both conditions consisted of eight weekly 60-minute individual sessions. Symptom severity was assessed pre- and post-treatment using the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III (MCMI-III). Post-treatment scores on each Cluster B scale were compared between groups using ANCOVA, controlling for baseline values. Relative to the active control condition, MH produced significantly greater reductions in histrionic, narcissistic, and antisocial personality disorder symptoms (all p values < .05, partial η2 ≈ .16-.21). No significant between-group difference emerged for borderline personality disorder symptoms (p = .31). MH appears to be an effective brief intervention for histrionic, narcissistic, and antisocial personality disorders when compared with an active CBT/DBT-based control condition. Its effects on borderline personality disorder remain inconclusive and warrant further investigation in longer and more intensive treatment protocols.","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148396665","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Standardized Hypnotizability Assessment and Rapport Education (SHARE). 标准化催眠性评估与融洽教育（SHARE）。

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International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Pub Date : 2026-07-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-15 DOI: 10.1080/00207144.2025.2583509

Boglárka Cserni, Bálint Dömök, Cameron Alldredge, Gary Elkins, Zoltán Kekecs

{"title":"Standardized Hypnotizability Assessment and Rapport Education (SHARE).","authors":"Boglárka Cserni, Bálint Dömök, Cameron Alldredge, Gary Elkins, Zoltán Kekecs","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2025.2583509","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207144.2025.2583509","url":null,"abstract":"The Elkins Hypnotizability Scale (EHS) provides a brief, pleasant, and safe assessment of the full hypnotizability spectrum, with proven reliability and validity for clinical and experimental use. This paper presents the Standardized Hypnotizability Assessment and Rapport Education (SHARE), a training program developed to teach research assistants-typically psychology or medical students-the administration of standardized hypnotizability scales. The training includes five steps: (1) gaining personal experience with the scales, (2) observing expert administration, (3) studying the scales and learning about hypnosis, (4) attending a seminar on theoretical background, standardized rapport, and safety considerations, and (5) conducting 6 practice sessions with each scale. The article provides a comprehensive guide for managing the training to help its implementation in any research lab. We also discuss the training's safety and benefits for trainees. Findings from focus groups of research assistants working at the Mind-Body Medicine Laboratory (Baylor University) and the Behavioral Medicine and Research Credibility Laboratory (Eötvös Loránd University) are also presented, giving further perspective on each step of the training.","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"265-278"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145989310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Experience of Responding to Imaginative Suggestions: A Micro-Phenomenological Interview Exploratory Study. 对想象建议的回应经验：一个微观现象学访谈的探索性研究。

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International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Pub Date : 2026-07-01 Epub Date: 2026-05-27 DOI: 10.1080/00207144.2026.2657927

Kevin Sheldrake, Yesesvi Konakanchi, Zoltan Dienes

{"title":"Experience of Responding to Imaginative Suggestions: A Micro-Phenomenological Interview Exploratory Study.","authors":"Kevin Sheldrake, Yesesvi Konakanchi, Zoltan Dienes","doi":"10.1080/00207144.2026.2657927","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00207144.2026.2657927","url":null,"abstract":"The micro-phenomenological interview is a technique for investigating phenomenology in detail during an activity lasting seconds to minutes. Here, we applied it to understanding the moment-to-moment experiences of subjects responding to imaginative suggestions that were aimed at temporarily altering perceived reality through deployment of phenomenological control. Our intention was to generate novel hypotheses that could be tested in a future study. We presented three suggestions individually to seven participants, and then interviewed them about their experiences, with the qualitative findings generating four independent hypotheses. We repeated the process with six new participants and found that the data supported three of the hypotheses. These were that although moderate responses involved goal-directed fantasies, high responses appeared to not; that responses scored low did not involve reports of active sabotage; and that high and moderate responders do not appear to be aware they are generating the suggested behavior and cognitions. These hypotheses will need confirming for generalizability with a quantitative study. If confirmed, these results will bear on the mechanisms underpinning phenomenological control.","PeriodicalId":13896,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis","volume":" ","pages":"298-318"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148042200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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