Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
Gewählte Publikation:
Karnberger, A.
Nightmares in children and adolescents
Humanmedizin; [ Diplomarbeit ] Graz Medical University; 2016. pp.
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- Kerbl Reinhold
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- Abstract:
- Little is known about nightmares and their contents in children and adolescents. The aim of this diploma thesis was to gain more knowledge about nightmares concerning children and adolescents. Data was collected by using a self-provided questionnaire for children and their parents. The children and adolescents questioned were inpatients at the hospital in Leoben, Styria. The main focus was on the frequency of nightmares, their contents and different coping strategies. The results showed that nightmares tend to occur more often than assumed, with 88,4% of the children reporting that they had previously experienced nightmares. There seems to be no age difference in the occurence and frequency of nightmares, but there is however an age difference concerning the topics of those nightmares. Most children and parents asked, stated that nightmares occured not very frequently and in most cases nightmares were not regarded as a problem. In only a few cases of nightmares professional help, such as a pediatrician or psychologist, was sought out. The findings of this study suggest that it might be interesting to conduct further research concerning childrens’ nightmares and the way they react to them. Some interesting correlations were found while conducting this study, suggesting that further research should be considered.