TITLE:
Transformative Power of Hypnosis: Breaking Myth and Implications for Stress Relief Application
AUTHORS:
Charles Leung, Chun Yu Patrick Hui, Ka Yiu Yeung, Mei Po Lau, Yan Kim Ning Yang, Wing Derby Lui
KEYWORDS:
Hypnosis, Stress Relief
JOURNAL NAME:
Psychology,
Vol.16 No.6,
June
17,
2025
ABSTRACT: This study investigates how perceptions and attitudes towards hypnosis could affect its effectiveness in relieving stress. Despite the growing acceptance of hypnosis as a psychological intervention tool, misconceptions surrounding hypnosis continue to hinder its application. A total of 52 participants were randomly selected and invited to experience a 21-minute hypnotic session, during which they engaged in tasks addressing common myths about hypnosis. Participants completed the Attitudes Towards Hypnosis Questionnaire and self-rated their immediate stress levels and emotional states before and after the session. Statistical analysis revealed a significant reduction in self-rated stress levels, with an average decrease from 3.75 to 2.6 (p