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Similarities and differences in dream content at the cross-cultural, gender, and individual levels.

Conscious Cogn October 4, 2008 DOI: 10.1016/j.concog.2008.08.005 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Topics Dreaming
Key points Argues that dream content shows both universal patterns and culture-specific variations, with gender and individual differences shaped by social roles and personal experiences. Proposes that systematic cross-cultural comparison reveals how dreams reflect and negotiate cultural values.

Abstract

Similarities and differences in dream content at the cross-cultural, gender, and individual levels.