Table 2.
Frequency of LD Dimensions (Dream Awareness, Control and Purposeful Waking) in Lucid Nonnightmare Dreams and Lucid Nightmares
| Lucid dreaming dimensions | None | Rare | Frequent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans who report lucid nonnightmare dreams (n = 31a) | |||
| Dream awareness (% of total) | 6.45 | 29.03 | 64.52 |
| Dream control (% of total) | 35.48 | 29.03 | 35.48 |
| Purposeful waking (% of total) | 41.94 | 22.58 | 35.48 |
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| Veterans who also report lucid nightmares (n = 27) | |||
| Nightmare awareness (% of total) | 3.70 | 25.93 | 70.37 |
| Nightmare control (% of total) | 22.22 | 51.85 | 25.93 |
| Purposeful waking (% of total) | 25.93 | 37.04 | 37.04 |
Note. LD = lucid dreaming. Dream awareness, control and purposeful waking scores obtained from the Iowa Sleep Experiences Survey. None = no LD experience; Rare = an LD experience less than once a month; Frequent = an LD experience once a month or more often.
a
One participant who endorsed LD experience did not complete the measure.