October 2011 PMID 21571556

Lifetime prevalence rates of sleep paralysis: a systematic review.

Brian A Sharpless, Jacques P Barber

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The groups display strong agreement with the research, as seen in references to its findings and additional videos about sleep paralysis, with words like 'confirmed' and 'support,' which show shared understanding and validation. The tone varies from scientific to personal, reflecting both curiosity and recognition of sleep paralysis' importance in mental health and spiritual contexts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize and support the findings of the systematic review, acknowledging that sleep paralysis is common and relevant, especially among college students and psychiatric patients.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest, with many sharing personal experiences, reactions, or further information, indicating curiosity and engagement with the subject matter.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference scientific literature, share videos, and discuss the implications, showing moderate to deep engagement with the research findings.

ImpactModerate impact

These discussions seem to influence the perceptions around sleep paralysis, highlighting its significance in mental health contexts and sparking ongoing conversations, thus having a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review analyzed 35 studies from 1872 to 2023 to determine how common sleep paralysis is over a lifetime, finding that about 76% of the general population, 76% of students, and 34.6% of psychiatric patients have experienced it at least once.
  • The findings indicate that sleep paralysis is quite common, especially among students and psychiatric patients, and that minority groups tend to experience it more frequently than Caucasians.
  • The review suggests that regular and consistent assessment of sleep paralysis is important to better understand its effects on mental health and its connection to psychiatric and medical conditions.

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@zsorryyy · X

@OlleeeOllee @supernegatrona Sleep paralysis confirmed. Usually happens when people are tired or have altered states of consciousness. Common rin ang sleep paralysis sa college students and psychiatric patients. https://t.co/NgzsmZGbP6

Sep 17, 2020 · 23 likes · 182 followers View post →
Dr. Jade Wu
@jadewuphd · X

References: https://t.co/XYaaOjzBRw https://t.co/fcG7X9xFgt https://t.co/wH1ICeLexs 7/7

Jul 30, 2020 · 5 likes · 3,880 followers View post →
Dr Angela Puca
@AngelaPuca11 · X

Check out my new video on Sleep Paralysis and Spiritual Experience #sleepparalysis https://t.co/QQmKXQvqtB

Jun 18, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 3,805 followers View post →
DrSalehBinSalm1
@DrSalehBinSalm1 · X

هنا شرح مفصل علمي لظاهرة الجاثوم بعيدا عن الخزعبلات و الأساطير المختلقة في مختلف الثقافات، https://t.co/XzRg4UiPQl

Nov 9, 2022 · 3 likes · 2,746 followers View post →
MOSTAFA
@Mostafa96584701 · X

https://t.co/f6r5X0cZSy

Apr 9, 2020 · 3 likes · 553 followers View post →
DrSalehBinSalm1
@DrSalehBinSalm1 · X

صالح بن سلمان / الجاثوم أو شلل النوم الحظات المرعبة أثناء الإستيقاظ من ... https://t.co/XzRg4Uii0N via @YouTube

Aug 13, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,746 followers View post →

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Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

At one point in time ( June 18, 2023 at 06:00PM)—we personally liked this artisan video on YouTube—enjoy: Sleep Paralysis & Spiritual Experiences https://t.co/nrpj4kXnxC What is sleep paralysis according to science and academic literature? What's the relationship between alien … https://t.co/nXMOu4Clgx

Jun 22, 2023 · 10,096 followers View post →
Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

Jun 19, 2023 · 10,096 followers View post →
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@AgnaeshMcKenni1 · X

Jun 19, 2023 · 181 followers View post →
Chris A. Parker
@chrispar17 · X

RT @AngelaPuca11: Check out my new video on Sleep Paralysis and Spiritual Experience #sleepparalysis https://t.co/QQmKXQvqtB

Jun 18, 2023 · 1 share · 6,686 followers View post →
Dr Angela Puca
@AngelaPuca11 · X

Check out my new video on Sleep Paralysis and Spiritual Experience #sleepparalysis https://t.co/QQmKXQvqtB

Jun 18, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 3,805 followers View post →
DrSalehBinSalm1
@DrSalehBinSalm1 · X

هنا شرح مفصل علمي لظاهرة الجاثوم بعيدا عن الخزعبلات و الأساطير المختلقة في مختلف الثقافات، https://t.co/XzRg4UiPQl

Nov 9, 2022 · 3 likes · 2,746 followers View post →
DrSalehBinSalm1
@DrSalehBinSalm1 · X

@ScreenMix هنا شرح مفصل علمي لظاهرة الجاثوم بعيدا عن الخزعبلات و الأساطير المختلقة في مختلف الثقافات، https://t.co/XzRg4UiPQl

Nov 9, 2022 · 2,746 followers View post →
z: Ego (MCRposting atm)
@zsorryyy · X

@OlleeeOllee @supernegatrona Sleep paralysis confirmed. Usually happens when people are tired or have altered states of consciousness. Common rin ang sleep paralysis sa college students and psychiatric patients. https://t.co/NgzsmZGbP6

Sep 17, 2020 · 23 likes · 182 followers View post →
Dr. Jade Wu
@jadewuphd · X

References: https://t.co/XYaaOjzBRw https://t.co/fcG7X9xFgt https://t.co/wH1ICeLexs 7/7

Jul 30, 2020 · 5 likes · 3,880 followers View post →
د.رضوان بن مصبح العُمَري
@Dr_RidwanAlomri · X

والأسباب الخارجية مثل الأصوات المزعجة في محيط البيئة الخارجية. فوفق الدراسات: فأنه 8% من عموم المجتمع يعانون من شلل النوم, 28.3% بين الطلاب و 32% بين من يعانون من أمراض نفسية. المرجع: Sharpless & Barber, (2011). Lifetime prevalence rates of sleep paralysis:a systematic review

Apr 14, 2020 · 1 like · 1,233 followers View post →
MOSTAFA
@Mostafa96584701 · X

https://t.co/f6r5X0cZSy

Apr 9, 2020 · 3 likes · 553 followers View post →
المجره
@fsaaGalxy · X

RT @DrSalehBinSalm1: صالح بن سلمان / الجاثوم أو شلل النوم الحظات المرعبة أثناء الإستيقاظ من ... https://t.co/XzRg4Uii0N via @YouTube

Aug 13, 2019 · 1 share · 190 followers View post →
DrSalehBinSalm1
@DrSalehBinSalm1 · X

صالح بن سلمان / الجاثوم أو شلل النوم الحظات المرعبة أثناء الإستيقاظ من ... https://t.co/XzRg4Uii0N via @YouTube

Aug 13, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,746 followers View post →