Lucid dreaming: an age‐dependent brain dissociation
Ursula Voss, Clemens Frenzel, Judith Koppehele-Gossel, Allan Hobson
Journal of Sleep Research May 29, 2012 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2869.2012.01022.x (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Survey Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Students aged 6-19 years |
| Topics | Dreaming Lucid dreaming |
| Citations | 76 |
| Key findings | Lucid dreaming is pronounced in young children, its incidence drops at about age 16, and increased lucidity was found in those attending higher level schools. |
Abstract
The current study focused on the distribution of lucid dreams in school children and young adults. The survey was conducted on a large sample of students aged 6-19 years. Questions distinguished between past and current experience with lucid dreams. Results suggest that lucid dreaming is quite pronounced in young children, its incidence rate drops at about age 16 years. Increased lucidity was found in those attending higher level compared with lower level schools. Taking methodological issues into account, we feel confident to propose a link between the natural occurrence of lucid dreaming and brain maturation.