A recent study discovered that the ability to recall dreams is more influenced by sleep quality and tendency for mind wandering than raw memory skills. Participants with a penchant for mind wandering and longer bouts of light sleep were more likely to recall dreams. Age, seasonal effects, and vulnerability to mental distractions also played a role in dream recall. The study utilized sleep monitors and dream recordings, finding that dream recall varies widely among individuals and across nights. Attention and sleep quality are crucial factors in dream recall.

Source: Communications Psychology