Maladaptive daydreaming: Evidence for an under-researched mental health disorder.

Volume: 42, Pages: 254 - 266
Published: May 1, 2016
Abstract
This study explores the recently described phenomenon of Maladaptive Daydreaming (MD) and attempts to enhance the understanding of its features. It documents the experiences of 340 self-identified maladaptive daydreamers who spend excessive amounts of time engaged in mental fantasy worlds, in comparison to 107 controls. Our sample included a total of 447 individuals, aged 13-78, from 45 countries who responded to online announcements....
Paper Details
Title
Maladaptive daydreaming: Evidence for an under-researched mental health disorder.
Published Date
May 1, 2016
Volume
42
Pages
254 - 266
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