Yu, Haoyuan and Alizadeh, Farideh (2024) Online Binge-Watching Among Chinese College Students: Implications for Loneliness, Anxiety, and Depression. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 17. pp. 295-303. ISSN 1179-1578, DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S447311.
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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate binge-watching behavior and addiction among a sample of 446 Chinese college students and assess its consequences for mental health, with a particular focus on feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Participants and Methods: We conducted an online survey to gather data, examining participants' binge-watching habits and preferred platforms. We also utilized regression analysis to assess the impact of binge-watching addiction on mental health, exploring the associations between binge-watching addiction and feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Results: Our findings revealed that the Chinese college students in our study typically defined binge-watching sessions as lasting approximately 7.22 hours, with an average of 10.83 episodes. Regarding the self-assessment of binge-watching, the average duration of participants was 5.76 hours, and the average number of episodes was 7.42. Tencent Video, iQIYI, and Bilibili emerged as the dominant platforms for binge-watching among the respondents. Regression analysis demonstrated a significant link between bingewatching addiction and mental health, with positive associations observed between binge-watching addiction and increased feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Conclusion: The results of this study reinforce previous findings regarding the detrimental effects of excessive media consumption on mental well-being. Moreover, they provide valuable insights into the global prevalence of binge-watching and its impact on the psychological health of young adults in the digital age, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to address this issue.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | binge-watching; addiction; mental health; college students; Chinese |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Creative Arts (formerly known as the Cultural Centre) Faculty of Creative Arts (formerly known as the Cultural Centre) > Drama Department |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Nov 2024 04:00 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Nov 2024 04:00 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/45908 |
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