Flayelle, Maèva and Maurage, Pierre and Karila, Laurent and Vögele, Claus and Billieux, Joël (2019) Overcoming the Unitary Exploration of Binge-Watching: A Cluster Analytical Approach. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 8 (3). pp. 586-602. ISSN 2062-5871 (print); 2063-5303 (online)
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Abstract
Background and aims: Binge-watching (i.e., watching multiple episodes of a TV series in one session) has recently become standard practice among TV series viewers; this expansion generates concerns regarding the potential negative outcomes associated with this habit. However, the investigation of its psychological correlates remains fragmentary, with few initial studies a priori conceptualizing this behavior as a new addictive disorder. This study explored these psychological correlates using cluster analysis of binge-watching behavior based on three key psychological factors: motivations, impulsivity, and emotional reactivity. Methods: An online survey was completed by 4,039 TV series viewers. Data were analyzed using hierarchical and non-hierarchical cluster analyses, the validity of the clusters being finally determined through mutual comparisons with a selection of external correlates. Results: Four clusters were identified: recreational TV series viewers (presenting low involvement in binge-watching), regulated binge-watchers (moderately involved), avid binge-watchers (presenting elevated but non-problematic involvement), and unregulated binge-watchers (presenting potentially problematic involvement associated with negative outcomes). Discussion and conclusions: This study underlines the heterogeneous and multidetermined nature of binge-watching. Our findings suggest that high engagement in binge-watching is distinct from problematic binge-watching, thus reinforcing the notion that conceptualizing binge-watching as an addictive disorder is of low relevance and might actually lead to the overpathologization of this highly popular leisure activity.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | MTA KFB támogatási szerződés alapján archiválva |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion / filozófia, pszichológia, vallás > BF Psychology / lélektan |
| Depositing User: | Violetta Baliga |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Mar 2020 10:02 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Apr 2023 06:45 |
| URI: | http://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/106924 |
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