Conscious Cogn July 2016 PMID 27337287

Lucid dreaming incidence: A quality effects meta-analysis of 50years of research.

David T Saunders, Chris A Roe, Graham Smith, Helen Clegg

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What people are saying

The digital discussions frequently mention key statistics, like the 55% lifetime experience rate, and praise the meta-analysis for its rigor, implying a recognition of its importance. The tone varies from neutral acknowledgment to mild enthusiasm, with phrases such as 'confirms previous estimates' and 'significant implications for consciousness research' reflecting a balanced yet engaged perspective.

AgreementModerate agreement

The posts generally agree that the research reinforces existing ideas about the commonality of lucid dreaming.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show moderate curiosity, with some posts highlighting the significance of the findings, but little deep personalization or skepticism.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts actively reference specific details from the study, such as the 55% lifetime occurrence and 23% monthly prevalence, indicating meaningful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While not universally seen as groundbreaking, many posts suggest the research could influence future studies and understanding of consciousness.

Abstract in brief

  • The study conducted a quality effects meta-analysis of research from 1966 to 2016 to measure how common lucid dreaming is, including both lifetime and monthly occurrences, and found that about 55% of people experience at least one lucid dream in their life.
  • The analysis also looked at how often people have lucid dreams, estimating that around 23% have at least one per month, and determined that these results are consistent across different studies without significant bias from study differences.
  • Overall, the findings support earlier estimates, confirming that lucid dreaming is quite common, and the use of a rigorous meta-analysis strengthens the reliability of these results.]

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Saunders, D. T., Roe, C. A., Smith, G., & Clegg, H. (2016). Lucid dreaming incidence: A quality effects meta-analysis of 50 years of research. Consciousness & Cognition, 43197-215. doi:10.1016/j.concog.2016.06.002

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Saunders, D. T., Roe, C. A., Smith, G., & Clegg, H. (2016). Lucid dreaming incidence: A quality effects meta-analysis of 50 years of research. Consciousness & Cognition, 43197-215. doi:10.1016/j.concog.2016.06.002

May 2, 2020 · 1 like · 244 followers View post →