Table 3.
Comparison of Precipitating Factors on Dream Enactment Behaviors Between Depressed and Nondepressed Groups
| Variables | Depressed Group (n=13) | Nondepressed Group (n=83) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emotion and feelings | |||
| Stress | 12 (92.3%) | 47 (56.6%) | 0.026 |
| Anger | 10 (76.9%) | 39 (47.0%) | 0.071 |
| Anxiety | 10 (76.9%) | 44 (53.0%) | 0.138 |
| Depressive mood | 7 (53.8%) | 27 (32.5%) | 0.211 |
| Fatigue | 8 (61.5%) | 39 (47.0%) | 0.382 |
| Pain | 4 (30.8%) | 23 (27.7%) | 1.000 |
| Food | |||
| Alcohol | 2 (15.4%) | 20 (24.1%) | 0.726 |
| Caffeine | 5 (38.5%) | 20 (24.1%) | 0.313 |
| Overeating in the evening | 5 (38.5%) | 14 (16.9%) | 0.126 |
| Fasting/Hunger | 3 (23.1%) | 13 (15.7%) | 0.450 |
| Activities and sleep patterns | |||
| Strenuous exercise | 2 (15.4%) | 16 (19.3%) | 1.000 |
| Sex before bed | 1 (7.7%) | 8 (9.6%) | 1.000 |
| Conflict/fight | 8 (61.5%) | 26 (31.3%) | 0.058 |
| Sleep deprivation | 5 (38.5%) | 23 (27.7%) | 0.514 |
| Oversleeping | 2 (15.4%) | 10 (12.0%) | 0.664 |
| Sleeping away from home | 4 (30.8%) | 25 (30.1%) | 1.000 |
| Watching TV before bed | 6 (46.2%) | 38 (45.8%) | 1.000 |
| Weather or environmental factor | |||
| Cloudy or rainy weather | 5 (38.5%) | 12 (14.5%) | 0.050 |
| Heat | 4 (30.8%) | 11 (13.3%) | 0.117 |
| Cold | 4 (30.8%) | 14 (16.9%) | 0.257 |
| Noise | 2 (15.4%) | 14 (16.9%) | 1.000 |
| Medication | |||
| Skipping medication | 1 (7.7%) | 18 (21.7%) | 0.454 |
| Taking hypnotics | 3 (23.1%) | 8 (9.6%) | 0.168 |
Note: Bold values denote statistical significance at the P < 0.05 level.