The Elkins Hypnotizability Scale: Assessment of Reliability and Validity
Author(s)
Kekecs, Z
Bowers, J
Johnson, A
Kendrick, C
Elkins, G
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Measuring hypnotizability is an integral part of hypnosis research and is also relevant for predicting effectiveness of hypnosis-based therapies. The Elkins Hypnotizability Scale (EHS) was designed to meet the needs of modern hypnosis research and clinical practice. Reliability, validity, and normative data were explored by subjecting 230 participants to the EHS and Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale: Form C (SHSS:C). The EHS demonstrated adequate internal consistency (α = .78), its items showed good discriminating ability, and scores of the two scales were highly correlated (ρ = .86). Results indicate that the EHS is a reliable and valid tool to assess hypnotizability. Further research is needed to establish its role as a surrogate for the SHSS:C.
Date Issued
2016-06-08
Date Acceptance
2015-04-30
Citation
International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 2016, 64 (3), pp.285-304
ISSN
1744-5183
Publisher
Taylor and Francis
Start Page
285
End Page
304
Journal / Book Title
International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
Volume
64
Issue
3
Copyright Statement
© 2016 Taylor & Francis. This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of an article published in International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 64(3), 285-304, available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00207144.2016.1171089.
Subjects
Clinical Psychology
1701 Psychology
Publication Status
Published