The relationship between sleep, dissociation and psychotic-like experiences
Gina M Creatura1, Arielle Ered1, Vishnu P Murty1
1Department of Psychology, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Early Intervention in Psychiatry
|March 25, 2022
Summary
Dissociative experiences mediate the link between poor sleep quality and psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) in young adults. Understanding this connection may aid in identifying and treating individuals with psychosis symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Sleep Science
Background:
- Sleep disturbances are linked to a wide range of psychosis, including psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) and schizophrenia.
- Dissociative experiences are also associated with both sleep disturbances and PLEs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role of dissociation in the relationship between sleep quality and PLEs.
- To determine if dissociation mediates the association between sleep quality and PLEs.
Main Methods:
- 1677 young adults completed self-report measures for PLEs, dissociative symptoms, and sleep quality.
- Mediation analysis was employed to assess the role of dissociation.
Main Results:
- Dissociative symptoms significantly mediated the relationship between sleep quality and PLEs.
- This mediation remained significant after controlling for age and gender.
Conclusions:
- Dissociation may be a crucial factor linking disrupted sleep to PLEs.
- These findings suggest potential implications for the identification and treatment of individuals experiencing psychosis symptoms.
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