Classic literature shows maladaptive daydreaming is not a new psychological trend

Classic literature shows maladaptive daydreaming is not a new psychological trend

A recent study provides evidence that intense and disruptive forms of fantasy have been documented in classic fiction for centuries. The research suggests that compulsive fantasy is an enduring part of the human experience rather than a passing modern trend. These findings were published in the journal Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice. To understand the research, it helps to know how psychologists currently view differ…