Postural balance in frequent lucid dreamers: a replication attempt.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

Early research suggests that the vestibular system is implicated in lucid dreaming, e.g. frequent lucid dreamers outperform others on static balance tasks. Furthermore, gravity-themed dreams, such as flying dreams, frequently accompany lucid dreaming. Nonetheless, studies are scarce.

Methods

We attempted to: (1) replicate previous findings using more sensitive static balance measures and (2) extend these findings by examining relationships with dreamed gravity imagery more generally. 131 participants (80 F; Mage=24.1 ± 4.1 yrs) estimated lucid dreaming frequency then completed a 5-day home log with ratings for dream lucidity awareness, control, and gravity sensations (flying, falling). They then performed balance tasks on a sensitive force plate, i.e. standi

SUBMITTER: Picard-Deland C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9272189 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature