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Michael Schredl1, Lilian Marie Anderson1, Lea Katharina Kahlert1
1Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Gesundheit, Postfach 12 21 20, 68072 Mannheim, Germany; landerso@mail.uni-mannheim.de (L.M.A.); lkahlert@mail.uni-mannheim.de (L.K.K.); cekumpf@mail.uni-mannheim.de (C.S.K.).
Clocks & Sleep
|October 22, 2020
Summary
Dreams often reflect our waking lives, and this study found that about 20% of dreams are work-related. Job stress significantly impacts dream content and emotional tone, showing work
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Sleep Science
Background:
- The continuity hypothesis suggests dreams mirror waking life.
- Work-related dreams are understudied, especially in non-student populations.
- Existing research links job stress to work dream content.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of work-related dreams.
- To explore the relationship between waking work experiences and dream content.
- To examine the emotional tone of work-related dreams.
Main Methods:
- An online survey completed by 1695 participants (960 women, 735 men).
- Data collected on the estimated percentage of work-related dreams.
- Inquiries into the emotional tone of work dreams and waking job stress.
Main Results:
- Approximately 20% of dreams are related to current or past work.
- Working individuals reported more frequent work-related dreams.
- Higher job stress correlated with increased impact on dream content and emotional tone.
Conclusions:
- Professional life significantly influences dreaming, even years after employment.
- The emotional tone of work dreams aligns with waking life stress and emotions.
- Future research should analyze specific work-related dream content and job characteristics.
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