Background As research on the etiology of nightmares continues, more evidence emergence about its causal factors. Gieselmann et al. (2019) propose that these findings indicate that nightmares often emerge due to distress, particularly traumatic experiences. However, the evidence related to this subject matter remains limited, necessitating further research to improve the understanding of the proposed causal relationship. Did you know? 1 of 20 people have nightmares every week. Research Questions and Hypothesis Research Questions 1. Is there a relationship between trauma and nightmares? Hypotheses Ho: There is no relationship between trauma and nightmares H1: There is a strong relationship between trauma and nightmares. Methods 1.The study had 21 participants recruited among WSSU students from all genders and course years. 2. The research employed a quantitative research design, particularly a correlational design. Methods Cont. The former was measured through negativity, substance use, tendencies to avoid people, and getting startled, and the latter was analyzed through depression, fear, replaying dreams, constant, and easiness. These variables were examined using Pearson Correlation on SPSS and MS Excel software. OOOOO Methods Cont. Survey I feel depressed when I wake up I am scared to go to sleep Nightmare related questions: I have dreams that replays an experience of my life I have nightmares constantly It's easy for me to go back to sleep after a nightmares It is difficult to concentrate I am jumpy/startled easily I avoid certain people or situations If substances are available, I use them to feel happy I tend to think negatively Trauma related questions: Conclusion The study established a strong correlation between the two variables. Tendencies to get startled and drug abuse had the highest concentration of 0.99, whereas dreams replay and constant had a correlation of 0.686. These outcomes demonstrate the necessity of continued research to address the relationship between trauma and nightmares. Introduction Trauma is a significant health challenge because of its adverse physical and mental impacts. Several studies have evaluated these impacts to enhance the understanding of trauma and its related facets, such as effects and health interventions. For instance, some studies have postulated that trauma distorts mental wellness by inducing nightmares. Therefore, this study will evaluate the relationship between trauma and nightmares.