The Relation Between the CBT and Characters in the Dream Content of the Depressed People
Dr Nandigam Jagan Mohan Laxmi -
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research July 25, 2024 DOI: 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i04.25062 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Mixed-methods study with experimental and control groups Qualitative Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 120 |
| Population | Individuals diagnosed with depression, including both male and female participants |
| Intervention | Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) |
| Topics | Dreaming |
| Key findings | CBT was associated with a reduction in unrecognizable persons and images in participants' dreams, fewer dream characters overall, clearer recognition of individuals and images, and fewer death-themed dreams with no suicidal thoughts afterward. The authors report no significant differences in these effects by gender or educational level within the experimental group. |
Abstract
Abstract: The study on “The Relation between the CBT and Characters in the Dream Content of the Depressed People” investigates the influence of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) on the characters present in the dream content of individuals diagnosed with depression, examining variations across gender and educational levels. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this research integrates both quantitative and qualitative analyses. Purposive and random sampling techniques were utilized, involving 120 participants diagnosed with depression. Participants were divided equally into experimental (n=60) and control (n=60) groups, with both male and female representation. The findings indicate a significant relationship between CBT and a reduction in the presence of unrecognizable persons and images in the dreams of participants. Furthermore, the study revealed no significant differences in the impact of CBT on dream characters based on gender or educational level within the experimental group. Post-CBT, participants experienced a decrease in the number of dream characters, with enhanced clarity in recognizing individuals and images. Additionally, there was a notable reduction in dreams involving themes of death, alongside an absence of suicidal thoughts.
Comparable studies
Other experimental studies on dreaming, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucid Dreaming Verified by Volitional Communication during Rem Sleep Selected subjects proficient in lucid dreaming | 1981 | Experimental study | n = 5 |
| Incorporation of concern- and nonconcern-related verbal stimuli into dream content. Seven male subjects studied during sleep Stages 2 and REM | 1981 | Experimental study | n = 7 |
| Lucid Dreaming and Alpha Activity: A Preliminary Report Good dream recallers | 1982 | Experimental study | n = 10 |
| Lucid dreaming during NREM sleep: Two case reports | 2012 | Sleep laboratory study | |
| The Dream Catcher experiment: blinded analyses failed to detect markers of dreaming consciousness in EEG spectral power. Human participants during sleep | 2020 | Experimental study with blinded classification | n = 9 |