0077 Sleep and Imagination: Poor Sleep Quality is Associated with More Complex and More Goal-Directed Imaginations

Abstract Introduction The relationship between sleep and creativity is complex. Typically, better quality greater quantity associated with cognitive functioning. Despite this general rule, people who demonstrate higher than average levels of are more likely to report worse insomnia symptoms. current work investigated health in relation precursors creativity: imagination frequency, emotion, complexity, goal-directedness. Methods Two hundred thirty-seven undergraduate student participants completed demographic questionnaires self-report measures (Four-Factor Imagination Scale), (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), symptoms (Insomnia Severity Index; Ford Insomnia Response Stress Test). Results Individuals low quality/quantity, severity, reactivity were those the most complex imaginations (i.e., that rich details). These associations generally stronger female male participants. Furthermore, individuals also demonstrated goal-directed (e.g., daydreams have clear goals/outcomes, involve planning future). Frequency emotional valence unrelated measures. Conclusion Individuals, particularly females, experience quality. findings aligned theoretical view diminished inhibitory control (resulting from poor sleep) can benefit some aspects creative thinking. Experimental needed determine causal direction sleep—imagination associations. Support (if any) National Science Foundation (1920730).