Research has found that individuals who are older are at lower odds of experiencing adverse effects after binge-watching. 

Age’s Impact On the Relationship Between Binge Watching and Wellbeing


The uses and gratification model could act as a moderating variable for binge watching and wellbeing. For example, individuals that use binge watching for relaxation may have a more positive sense of wellbeing than those who use it to cope with depression, anxiety, or loneliness. This may be due to the fact that relaxation is more likely to be gratified through binge watching than fixing depression, anxiety, or loneliness.

Uses and Gratification Model As a Moderating Variable for Binge Watching and Wellbeing

Research has shown that binge-watching often precedes feelings of stress and loneliness, patterns of insomnia, and depression and anxiety. Screen time has been found to play a role in intensifying these adverse feelings. 

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Watching numerous episodes of television shows in rapid succession with little to no breaks. 

Binge Watching

Different components of adolescent wellbeing include: 
- Sleep quality 
- Self-esteem
- Mental Health


Wellbeing of Adolescents

Raza, S. H., Yousaf, M., Sohail, F., Munawar, R., Ogadimma, E. C., &amp; Marisa Lim Dao Siang, J. (2021). Investigating binge-watching adverse mental health outcomes during covid-19 pandemic: Moderating role of Screen Time for web series using online streaming. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Volume 14, 1615–1629. https://doi.org/10.2147/prbm.s328416 

Investigating Binge-Watching Adverse Mental Health Outcomes During Covid-19 Pandemic: Moderating Role of Screen Time for Web Series Using Online Streaming

Binge watching has become a new social norm. It has developed into a leisure activity for many individuals on a global scale. The sudden trend in popularity has been caused by the growth of streaming services. COVID-19 has also played a role in the shift. 

Popularity of Binge Watching

Adolescents who used more social media (specifically at nighttime) had poorer sleep quality. 

Relationship Between Social Media Use and Sleep in Adolescents

Adolescents who used more social media had higher levels of anxiety and depression

Relationship Between Social Media Use and Mental Health 

Adolescents who used more social media had lower self esteem.

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