Could immersive daydreaming underlie a deficit in attention? The prevalence and characteristics of maladaptive daydreaming in individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23355
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) entails excessive immersion and engagement in complex fantasy worlds, causing distress and impairing functioning. Maladaptive Daydreamers often report that existing diagnostic labels are unhelpful for them. Previous studies reported high rates… read more here.
Keywords: deficit; maladaptive daydreaming; adhd; deficit hyperactivity ... See more keywords
Different cultures, similar daydream addiction? An examination of the cross-cultural measurement equivalence of the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale.
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DOI: 10.1556/2006.2020.00080
Abstract: Background and aims Maladaptive Daydreaming (MD) is a proposed mental disorder, in which absorption in rich, narrative fantasy becomes addictive and compulsive, resulting in emotional, social, vocational, or academic dysfunction. Most studies on MD were… read more here.
Keywords: invariance; cross cultural; cultural measurement; maladaptive daydreaming ... See more keywords
Longitudinal associations between maladaptive daydreaming and psychological distress during the COVID-19 health crisis.
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DOI: 10.1556/2006.2023.00001
Abstract: Background and aims Maladaptive Daydreaming (MD) is a suggested syndrome where individuals become addicted to fantasizing vividly for hours on end at the expense of engaging in real-world relationships and functioning. MD can be seen… read more here.
Keywords: distress; distress covid; psychological distress; maladaptive daydreaming ... See more keywords
Maladaptive Daydreaming: Epidemiological Data on a Newly Identified Syndrome
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.871041
Abstract: Background Maladaptive Daydreaming (MD) is a recently identified psychological disorder, characterized by excessively and addictively engaging in vivid, narrative, intensely emotional fantasy activity, at times with the aid of music and/or repetitive movements, causing distress… read more here.
Keywords: data newly; prevalence; daydreaming epidemiological; maladaptive daydreaming ... See more keywords