Nightmare Proneness Predicts Nightmare Frequency Incrementally Over Neuroticism and Distress

Abstract

Introduction Previous research found that nightmare proneness, a purported disposition to experience frequent nightmares, accounted for nightmare frequency independent of neuroticism and distress. However, these findings may have been the result of reduced reliability and content validity of the measures. The current study aimed to replicate these findings using established, lengthier measures of neuroticism and distress.

Keywords

• nightmare Frequency
• neuroticism
• psychological distress
• nightmare proneness