The association between reported nightmares and depressive symptoms in a non-clinical large sample of Arab students
Sleep Medicine and Disorders International Journal October 27, 2017 DOI: 10.15406/smdij.2017.01.00010 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Cross-sectional study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Arab participants |
| Topics | Anxiety Dreaming |
| Keywords | Association psychology Depressive symptoms Sample material Clinical psychology Psychotherapist |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key findings | Nightmare frequency is associated with higher depressive and anxiety symptoms in Arab participants. |
Abstract
Background: Research studies on sleep medicine and disorders using Arab participants are limited, particularly the relationship between nightmares and psychopathology. Cross-cultural studies may help to better understand this association.