Daydreams incorporate recent waking life concerns but do not show delayed (‘dream-lag’) incorporations
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DOI: 10.1016/j.concog.2017.10.011
Abstract: This study investigates the time course of incorporation of waking life experiences into daydreams. Thirty-one participants kept a diary for 10 days, reporting major daily activities (MDAs), personally significant events (PSEs) and major concerns (MCs).… read more here.
Keywords: dream; dream lag; waking life; effect ... See more keywords
High Thought Suppressors Dream More of Their Negative Waking-Life Experiences Than Low Thought Suppressors
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DOI: 10.1037/drm0000061
Abstract: Research has found that high thought suppressors dream more of their emotional waking-life experiences than low suppressors, in line with the dream rebound effect. The present study replicated and extended this finding. Participants (N =… read more here.
Keywords: life experiences; waking life; thought suppressors; suppressors dream ... See more keywords
Conscious use of dreams in waking life (nontherapy setting) for decision-making, problem-solving, attitude formation, and behavioral change.
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DOI: 10.1037/drm0000138
Abstract: The study explored to what extent dreams have been perceived as being helpful in waking life. More specifically, for "important" waking life (conscious) decisionmaking, the solving of emotional or nonemotional (practical/technical/work-related) problems, forming/changing an attitude… read more here.
Keywords: behavioral change; problem solving; attitude; waking life ... See more keywords