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[Nightmares in children]

M Schredl, R Pallmer

    Praxis Der Kinderpsychologie Und Kinderpsychiatrie
    |January 1, 1997
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Childhood nightmares are common, peaking around age six. They are treatable by helping children confront anxiety, with further research needed to understand causes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
    • Developmental Psychology

    Context:

    • Childhood nightmares are a prevalent phenomenon, particularly affecting six-year-olds.
    • Common themes include being chased, falling, and loss of loved ones.
    • No significant gender-specific prevalence differences have been identified.

    Purpose:

    • To summarize current understanding of childhood nightmares.
    • To highlight common themes and potential contributing factors like genetics and anxiety.
    • To emphasize the treatability of nightmares and the need for further research.

    Summary:

    • Nightmares are common in children, with themes of pursuit and falling being frequent.
    • While genetic and anxiety factors are considered, a comprehensive developmental model is lacking.

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  • Case studies indicate nightmares are treatable by encouraging children to confront anxiety.

    • Impact:

    • Suggests that encouraging children to confront anxiety can effectively treat nightmares.
    • Highlights the need for longitudinal studies to explore dream content and waking life.
    • Recommends educating parents and educators on simple nightmare management techniques.