scholarly journals Exploring the range of reported dream lucidity

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Remington Mallett ◽  
Michelle Carr ◽  
Martin Freegard ◽  
Karen Konkoly ◽  
Ceri Bradshaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Affect ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Induction Method ◽  
Lucid Dreaming ◽  
Neural Underpinnings ◽  
Minimum Criteria ◽  
Qualitative Discussion ◽  
At Home

Dream lucidity, or being aware that one is dreaming while dreaming, is not an all-or-none phenomenon. Often, subjects report being some variant of “a little lucid” as opposed to completely or not at all. As recent neuroimaging work begins to elucidate the neural underpinnings of lucid experience, understanding subtle phenomenological variation within lucid dreams is essential. Here, we focus on the variability of lucid experience by asking participants to report their awareness of the dream on a 5-point Likert scale (from not at all to very much). Participants implemented a combination of mnemonic training lucid dream induction methods at home for one week and provided detailed reports about their dream experiences each morning. Consistent with previous research, cognitive induction methods led to about half of participants reporting at least one lucid dream and about half of all dreams including some level of lucidity. However, we also show that induction success rate varies significantly depending on the minimum criteria for lucidity. Participants also reported how much they adhered to specific components of each induction method, and the amount of mnemonic rehearsal during a brief early awake period was predictive of lucidity level. Furthermore, lucidity levels were positively correlated with dream control, dream bizarreness, and next-morning positive affect. Lastly, we asked participants open-ended questions about why they chose particular levels of lucidity. We focus a qualitative discussion on responses to those “semi-lucid” dreams (rated just a little, moderately, or pretty much lucid) to explore why participants rate their dreams as having intermediate levels of awareness. Together, the present study explores the frequency of semi-lucid dreams, what they are, why they might arise, their correlates, and how they impact methodological concerns in lucid dreaming research.

scholarly journals Exploring the range of reported dream lucidity

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Remington Mallett ◽  
Michelle Carr ◽  
Martin Freegard ◽  
Karen Konkoly ◽  
Ceri Bradshaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Affect ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Induction Method ◽  
Lucid Dreaming ◽  
Neural Underpinnings ◽  
Minimum Criteria ◽  
Qualitative Discussion ◽  
At Home

Dream lucidity, or being aware of a dream as it occurs, is not an all-or-none phenomenon. Often, subjects report being some variant of “a little lucid” as opposed to completely or not at all. As recent neuroimaging work begins to elucidate the neural underpinnings of lucid experience, understanding subtle phenomenological variation within lucid dreams is essential. Here, we focus on the variety of lucid experience by asking participants to report their awareness of the dream on a 5-point Likert scale (from not at all to very much). Participants implemented lucid dream induction methods at home for one week and provided detailed reports about their dream experiences each morning. Consistent with previous research, cognitive induction methods led to about half of participants reporting at least one lucid dream and about half of all dreams including some level of lucidity. However, we also show that induction success rate varies significantly depending on the minimum criteria for lucidity. Participants also reported how much they adhered to specific components of each induction method, and the amount of mnemonic rehearsal during a brief early awake period was predictive of lucidity level. Furthermore, lucidity levels were positively correlated with dream control, dream bizarreness, and next-morning positive affect. Lastly, we asked participants open-ended questions about why they chose particular levels of lucidity. We focus a qualitative discussion on responses to those “semi- lucid” dreams (rated just a little, moderately, or pretty much lucid) to explore why participants rate their dreams as having intermediate levels of awareness. Together, the present study explores the frequency of semi-lucid dreams, what they are, why they might arise, their correlates, and how they impact methodological concerns in lucid dreaming research.

The Effects of COVID-19 on Education in Pakistan: Students’ Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 217-234
Author(s):  
Fouzia Malik ◽  
Fouzia Ajmal ◽  
Zohran Jumani
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Wide Spread ◽  
Educational Activities ◽  
Online Platform ◽  
Postgraduate Level ◽  
The Impact ◽  
At Home

Due to the wide spread of COVID-19, the educational institutes were closed on 20th March, 2020 and the individuals were advised to isolate themselves at home. This lockdown not only adversely affected the economy but all the educational activities were shut down which created a huge gap in students’ learning and knowledge all over the globe. This quantitative study was designed to explore the impact of COVID-19 on the education of higher level students in the context of Pakistan. The five point Likert Scale questionnaire was provided to the learners enrolled in intermediate, undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate level. 74 respondents respond to the questionnaire. The data were analyzed through SPSS 23. The results of the findings revealed that students have been facing a lot of difficulty to grasp certain concepts during e-classes. The students lacked internet access along with not been given any prior guidance related to the usage of online platform. The challenges regarding online classes at the same time are being faced by the teachers as well along with the students. It was also analyzed that although teachers are providing all the necessary resources and feedback to the students but still students have been going through difficulties in grasping the concept, gaining knowledge and communicating with their teachers online. Due to immense number of online classes teachers have a huge workload on their part.

scholarly journals The Capacity of Feeling Loved

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Edwin Adrianta Surijah
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Interactive Effect ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Actor Partner Interdependence Model

Love is an indispensable part of human life, and this study specifically investigated the expression of feeling loved. This study aims to explore the association between couples’ feeling loved and different components of wellbeing. We constructed a continuous rating scale to measure couples’ feeling loved and its contribution toward life satisfaction and positive affect. There were 252 couples participated in this study. To examine the measurement’s consistency, this study compared the continuous rating scale of feeling loved with its Likert scale and rating scale counterpart. This study also investigated the role of feeling loved towards the scores of positive affect and life satisfaction as the components of wellbeing. Actor partner interdependence model and linear regression results showed that feeling loved was positively contributed to life satisfaction and positive affect; however, there was no significant interactive effect within partner. This study suggested feeling loved influenced wellbeing, although other predictors may play more prominent roles in determining wellbeing. Keywords: love, feeling loved, wellbeing

scholarly journals Anxiety and Affect in Successful and Less Successful Elite Female Basketball Players: in-Situ Sampling Before Six Consecutive Games

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-90
Author(s):  
Attila Szabo ◽  
Attila Szűcs ◽  
Zoltán Gáspár ◽  
Krisztina Süle
Keyword(s):  
Negative Affect ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Psychological States ◽  
Competitive Anxiety ◽  
Repeated Measures Design ◽  
Sport Competition ◽  
Mind Set ◽  
At Home

Abstract Justification and aim of the study: Successful athletes tend to approach contest situations with different psychological mind-set than their less successful counterparts. The aim of this repeated-measures design study was to assess whether a successful (national league third rank) and a less successful (11th rank) first division women’s basketball team differ in anxiety, positive affect, and negative affect before six consecutive games in the annual championship. Methods: Two psychometrically validated questionnaires, the Sport Competition Anxiety Test (SCAT; Martens et al., 1990) and the Positive Affect Negative Affect Scale (PANAS; Watson, Clark, & Tellegen, 1988) were used to measure pre-competitive anxiety and positive-and negative affect. The scales were completed by first division female basketball players, who were members of either the successful or the less successful team, before six matches; three played at home and three played away from home. Results: Successful players reported lower anxiety before games (effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.2) than less successful players. Both teams displayed more positive affect before the games played at home than before the games played away from home (d = .44). However, ratings of the subjective states varied substantially across the games. Conclusion: The results, interpreted in light of an interactional model (Cerin et al., 2000), show that subjective appraisal of each competition situation yields very specific or unique expectations, which in turn determine the psychological states of the players before the upcoming contest.

Lucid Peninsula, a Physical Narrative Art Installation Comprising Interactive 360° Virtual Reality Components

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Valentina Nisi ◽  
Mara Sofia Dionisio ◽  
Paulo Bala ◽  
Tom Gross ◽  
Time's Up ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Audience Reception ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Lucid Dreaming ◽  
Narrative Art ◽  
Art Installation ◽  
In The Wild

This article describes the design of the Lucid Peninsula, a Physical Narrative Art Installation, developed to engage a wide variety of audiences with a possible future, in which the practice of lucid dreaming plays an important role. In this article, the authors present and discuss the results from the in-the-wild evaluation of the audience reception of the artwork. Of particular concern is the assessment of the role of the virtual reality (VR) interfaces designed to deepen involvement and interaction with the art piece. This article reports on the conception and production of the installation as well as its evaluation and derived insights. The study provides evidence of the positive role of the 360° mobile VR assets in strengthening the narrative and the artist's intent in the Lucid Peninsula artistic installation. Results show how the VR interface supported engagement, positive affect, and reflections on the physical narrative scenario.

From the Bedroom to the Office: Workplace Spillover Effects of Sexual Activity at Home

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 1173-1192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith Leavitt ◽  
Christopher M. Barnes ◽  
Trevor Watkins ◽  
David T. Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Spillover Effects ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Job Engagement ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Daily Diary Study ◽  
At Home

Sexual behavior represents relatively common and mundane home-life behavior, with demonstrated impact on both mood and general physical and psychological well-being. Integrating emergent research on sex and mood with theory on work-life enrichment, we propose a novel model demonstrating the effects of sexual behavior at home on next-day job satisfaction and job engagement as a function of positive affect. Using a 2-week daily diary study of married, employed adults, we found that (a) when employees engaged in sex at home, they reported increased positive affect at work the following day, independent of the effects of marital satisfaction; (b) sex at home increased both daily job satisfaction and daily job engagement as a function of increased positive affect; and (c) daily work-to-family strain-based conflict significantly reduced the likelihood of engaging in sex at home that evening. Accordingly, we extend theory on work-life enrichment by demonstrating the import of seemingly banal behavior on daily work life, with implications for work-life impingement.

scholarly journals Fitness Exercise Recommendation System Using Weighted Products

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1234-1238
Keyword(s):  
Success Rate ◽  
Recommendation System ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Fitness Center ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Product Method ◽  
Fitness Training ◽  
Type Of Exercise ◽  
The Web ◽  
At Home

The corona virus pandemic that has been going on since the beginning of 2020 has changed everyone's lifestyle. Even though we are allowed to do activities with health protocols, many people are used to being at home and not exercising so they gain weight. There are also those who want to do fitness exercises but are confused in choosing what type of exercise is appropriate. Doing exercise regularly can help us burn excess calories, but we can't just go on a diet, one of which is to train in the fitness center. So this study discusses the design of a fitness exercise recommendation system using the web-based Weighted Product method. The Weighted Product method evaluates several alternatives to several attributes or criteria, where each attribute is independent of each other. Based on the results of the evaluation of the recommendation system questionnaire to get a success rate of 83.89%, so it can be ascertained that the fitness training recommendation system is successful in implementing the Weighted Product method

scholarly journals ’n Beperkte empiriese ondersoek van kreatiewe prediking in die Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika

2004 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
B.J. De Klerk ◽  
C.J. Nagel
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Practical Theology ◽  
Figurative Language ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Measuring Instrument ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Worship Service ◽  
Reformed Churches

A limited empirical research project on creative preaching in the Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika (Reformed Churches in South Africa; GKSA) The aim of this article is to highlight the importance of creative preaching and to investigate this aspect of preaching as practised in the Gereformeerde Kerke in Suid-Afrika. For this purpose an empirical research project in the field of Practical Theology was undertaken, and certain conclusions were drawn after the responses had been analysed. Guidelines of the Likert Scale were applied as measuring instrument to gauge the level and success rate of creative preaching in the GKSA, and to indicate possible new perspectives in this regard. The outcome of this research project was, however, that only an unsatisfactory percentage of the respondents experienced the verbal expressions used by preachers as clear, plain and communicative. Respondents indicated that complicated facts of faith are not always explained satisfactorily and in a concrete way by making use of metaphors and figurative language. Consequently, these respondents experienced a lack of meaning in public worship, and inter alia ascribed it to the use of sometimes incomprehensible language that does not carry sufficient clarity of expression. In this regard a serious rift can develop between the preacher and members of the congregation as far as dialogue (interaction) in the worship service is concerned.

scholarly journals The effects of exercise on organizational and personal outcomes : a work-home resources perspective

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Amanda S. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Time Of Day ◽  
Work Outcomes ◽  
Daily Exercise ◽  
Resource Accumulation ◽  
At Home

In the organizational sciences, daily exercise research has largely centered on how exercise replenishes resources depleted by work and thus facilitates recovery during off-work time. However, we know little about whether exercise generates resources that influence individuals at work and subsequently at home, and under what conditions. I theorized that daily exercise results in resource accumulation that leads to more organizational citizenship behaviors, higher job satisfaction, and better job performance. Subsequently, I theorized better work outcomes are associated with a sense of accomplishment that leads to more sharing behaviors at home. I also theorized that the resource accumulation from exercise may depend on contextual characteristics of the exercise (i.e., time of day and accompanied) and individual differences (i.e., autonomous motivation and physical fitness). To test the theorized model, 102 respondents from two different organizations answered three surveys a day for 10 work days. Multi-level modeling was used to test the hypotheses. Results indicated that exercise was associated with greater OCBs, job satisfaction, and job performance via the resources of positive affect, mental focus, and energy. However, the gain in positive affect was strongest for employees who were less fit. OCBs, job satisfaction, and job performance were associated with feelings of accomplishment. The findings illustrate the importance of daily exercise for generating resources useful for outcomes at work. I hope to offer insight into the importance of an expanded view of the role of daily exercise for employees.

Paramedics providing palliative care at home: A mixed-methods exploration of patient and family satisfaction and paramedic comfort and confidence

CJEM ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 513-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alix J. E. Carter ◽  
Marianne Arab ◽  
Michelle Harrison ◽  
Judah Goldstein ◽  
Barbara Stewart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Symptom Relief ◽  
Family Satisfaction ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Peace Of Mind ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Care At Home ◽  
At Home

ABSTRACTObjectiveParamedics Providing Palliative Care at Home was launched in two provinces, including a new clinical practice guideline, database, and paramedic training. The aim of this study was to evaluate patient/family satisfaction and paramedic comfort and confidence.MethodsIn Part A, we gathered perspectives of patients/families via surveys mailed at enrolment and telephone interviews after an encounter. Responses were reported descriptively and by thematic analysis. In Part B, we surveyed paramedics online pre- and 18 months post-launch. Comfort and confidence were scored on a 4-point Likert scale, and attitudes on a 7-point Likert scale, reported as the median (interquartile range [IQR]); analysis with Wilcoxon ranked sum/thematic analysis of free text.ResultsIn Part A, 67/255 (30%) enrolment surveys were returned. Three themes emerged: fulfilling wishes, peace of mind, and feeling prepared for emergencies. In 18 post-encounter interviews, four themes emerged: 24/7 availability, paramedic professionalism and compassion, symptom relief, and a plea for program continuation. Thematic saturation was reached with little divergence. In Part B, 235/1255 (18.9%) pre- and 267 (21.3%) post-surveys were completed. Comfort with providing palliative care without transport improved post launch (p = < 0.001) as did confidence in palliative care without transport (p = < 0.001). Respondents strongly agreed that all paramedics should be able to provide basic palliative care.ConclusionsAfter implementation of the multifaceted Paramedics Providing Palliative Care at Home Program, paramedics describe palliative care as important and rewarding. The program resulted in high patient/family satisfaction; simply registering provides peace of mind. After an encounter, families particularly noted the compassion and professionalism of the paramedics.

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