The Association Between Binge-Watching Behavior and Psychological Problems Among Adolescents
Yasemin Özkent1, Burak Açıkel2
1Department of Radio Television and Cinema, Faculty of Communication, Selcuk University, Konya.
The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
|March 30, 2022
Summary
This study found that binge-watching addiction in adolescents is linked to emotional, conduct, and cognitive problems, as well as inattention. These findings highlight the psychological impact of excessive screen time on young individuals.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Adolescent Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Binge-watching is a prevalent behavior among adolescents.
- Understanding the psychological correlates of binge-watching is crucial for adolescent mental health.
- Previous research has explored links between screen time and various psychological issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between binge-watching addiction and psychological problems in healthy Turkish adolescents.
- To examine the relationship between binge-watching behavior and emotional, conduct, cognitive, and attention-related issues.
- To explore the connection between binge-watching and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) criteria.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted in Turkey with 189 healthy adolescents.
- Participants completed the Binge-Watching Addiction Questionnaire and The Conners-Wells' Adolescent Self-Report Scale.
- Data analysis focused on identifying significant associations between binge-watching frequency and psychological variables.
Main Results:
- A significant positive association was found between binge-watching behavior and emotional problems (p < 0.001).
- Binge-watching addiction was also significantly linked to conduct problems (p = 0.012), cognitive problems (p = 0.001), and DSM-IV Inattention (p < 0.001).
- Over 60% of the participants (n=114) were categorized as binge-watchers.
Conclusions:
- Binge-watching addiction in adolescents is associated with increased emotional, conduct, and cognitive problems, along with inattention.
- These findings enhance the understanding of the psychological factors related to adolescent television viewing habits.
- Further research is recommended to explore the link between extreme binge-watching and adolescent psychiatric disorders.
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