In: International Journal of Dream Research, 2 (2009), Nr. 2. pp. 52-57
Abstract
The term "lucid dream" describes a dream during which the dreamer is aware of being in a dream while the dream is ongoing. Our investigation focused on the frequency of the lucid dream experience and its relationship to mental health, behavioural control (TPF; Becker, 1989), decision behaviour (EQS; Wolfram, 1982), and spatial abilities (3DW; Gittler, 1990). Data analysis of 89 subjects suggested that frequent lucid dreamers (n=27) differ from rare (n=33) and non-lucid dreamers (n=29) by higher scores in the scales of mental health, freedom from complaints, expansivity, autonomy and self-esteem. With regard to behavioural control, decision behaviour and spatial abilities, there were no significant differences between the three lucidity groups.
Document type: | Article |
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Journal or Publication Title: | International Journal of Dream Research |
Volume: | 2 |
Number: | 2 |
Date Deposited: | 18 Nov 2009 12:00 |
Date: | 2009 |
Page Range: | pp. 52-57 |
Faculties / Institutes: | The Faculty of Behavioural and Cultural Studies > Institut für Sport und Sportwissenschaft |
DDC-classification: | 300 Social sciences |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | dreaming; lucid dreaming; mental health; spatial abilities |