Gender differences in partner and ex-partner dreams

The dream studies support the notion that partner dreams are more negatively toned in women compared to men, indicating that women do not profit as much from partnerships as men. Furthermore, the findings indicate that the consequences of break-ups might be more stressful for women than men on an em...

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Main Author: Schredl, Michael (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 01 June 2026
In: Behavioral and brain sciences
Year: 2026, Volume: 49
ISSN:1469-1825
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X25102380
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X25102380
Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/behavioral-and-brain-sciences/article/gender-differences-in-partner-and-expartner-dreams/1CD93EB9F14553E220DA7E34FA43058A
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Author Notes:Michael Schredl
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Summary:The dream studies support the notion that partner dreams are more negatively toned in women compared to men, indicating that women do not profit as much from partnerships as men. Furthermore, the findings indicate that the consequences of break-ups might be more stressful for women than men on an emotional level, contrary to the claim in the target article.
Item Description:Gesehen am 02.07.2026
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:1469-1825
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X25102380