心理學研究
Psychological Studies

為了解答這個疑問，我們在2024年中在香港做了一個研究，結果確實告訴我們就算只是做了一次催眠都明顯地有助減低壓力。

To investigate this question, a study was conducted in mid-2024 in Hong Kong. The results affirmatively suggest that even a single session of hypnosis can significantly reduce stress.

 

參加者自我評估的壓力程度在做完催眠以後，平均分由3.75明顯下降到2.6。
我們相信這個跌幅主要是因為催眠可以令人進入深度放鬆狀態，而且更加集中注意力，從而促進壓力釋放以及改善情緒調節。

Participants' self-reported stress levels, decreased markedly from a mean of 3.75 to 2.6 following the intervention.

This reduction shows the deep relaxation and focused attention facilitated by hypnosis could promote stress release and improve emotional regulation.

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除了減壓效果，參與者對催眠的觀感都有明顯的轉變，用ATH態度量表來評分，平均分由60.48升到65.69，自我評估印象的平均分亦由3.98升到4.44。
這個改變代表他們對催眠作為情緒介入工具有更高的接受程度，從而幫助他們更好地管理自己的情緒。

Beyond stress reduction, participants exhibited a significant positive shift in their attitudes towards hypnosis, with ATH score increasing from a mean of 60.48 to 65.69 and self-rated impression score improving from 3.98 to 4.44 with statistical significance.

This change indicates enhanced acceptance to hypnosis as intervention and hence a better emotional management.

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很多人擔心在催眠狀態底下會泄露自己的個人資料，這個研究亦有探討此問題，結果研究顯示絕大部份的參與者，78.8%的人都成功保守秘密，其中37人完全沒有透露任何資料；4人透露了假的資料；只有5人完全透露了我們給他的資料；另外有6人透露了資料的一部份。
這個發現亦告訴我們在催眠狀態底下，參與者仍然有能力控制自己的言行。

Addressing concerns about the disclosure of personal information during hypnosis, the study demonstrated that a substantial majority (78.8%) of participants maintained confidentiality. Specifically, 37 participants remained entirely silent, 4 provided fabricated information, only 5 fully disclosed and 6 revealed it partially.

These findings suggest that individuals retain a significant degree of control over information disclosure while under hypnosis.

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這個研究挑戰了一些常見的催眠誤解，證明催眠不一定要在黑暗的環境或是躺臥姿勢才能夠進行，實驗的參加者即是在光亮的環境，以及坐在椅子上的情況下，一樣能感受到壓力明顯減少。
整個催眠過程用了 25 分鐘，包括 4 分鐘的催眠前準備，以及21分鐘正式催眠，整個過程都是循序漸進，亦強調催眠是自願參與的。

This study is challenging common misconceptions about hypnosis. It demonstrated that hypnosis is not required to be conducted in a dark environment or lying down. Participants could reduce stress even by sitting upright on an ordinary chair without any light dimming needed.

The session included four minutes of rehearsal and twenty-one minutes of formal hypnosis in a voluntary and comfortable way.

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進一步分析發現，年輕的參與者比年長的參與者參與我們的催眠體驗後，壓力水平有明顯的改善，而對催眠的態度亦有更大的正面改觀；而不論年齡，參加者的恐懼、焦慮、尷尬等負面情緒都有所減輕。

Further findings suggest that younger participants have experienced greater improvements in both stress reduction and impression towards hypnosis after the session when comparing to their older counterparts. Reduction in the reported intensity of negative feelings, including anxiety, fear and embarrassment, were observed in both groups.

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今次是專為亞洲人而設的「催眠在心理健康方面應用」研究，這個研究提供了有力的證據，證明催眠作為一種心理干預方法，在壓力管理和情緒處理方面確實有效。
透過打破一些常見的誤解，以及證明催眠是自願參與，為催眠心理健康方面的應用提供了寶貴的見解，將來可以做更多研究去探討不同年齡組別的分別以及催眠的長期效果。

This research on the "applications of hypnosis in mental health" particularly for Asian populations, provides compelling evidence for the efficacy of hypnosis as a psychological intervention for stress management and emotional processing.

By dispelling common myths and demonstrating the voluntary nature of hypnosis, this study contributes valuable insights into the potential applications of hypnosis within  mental health contexts. Further research is warranted to explore the observed age-related differences and the long-term effects of hypnotic interventions.