Title : Upshots of binge-watching behaviour among the college students
Abstract:
Binge-watching is the act of watching entertainment or informational content for a prolonged period. Research shows that watching consecutive episodes of our favourite show may excite our brain, and subsequently, displace activities such as sleeping, exercising, and even housework and personal upkeep. Squeezing in just one more episode can make us stay awake until late at night, leaving us feeling tired and drained the next day. Considering the chosen target group as university students, it is assumed that their academic education is a central aspect of their normal lives. Indeed, there is some evidence that suggests that prolonged binge-watching can lead to addictive characteristics and can have a negative influence on academic achievements and the time and effort students spend on learning. The type of instant gratification that it produces can be similar to that of gambling or computer/social media addiction. Attributable to these outcomes, different methodologies can be planned to overcome the suffering from binge-watching. Technological solutions such as screen time limitations, parental controls, and educational programs promoting media literacy and responsible digital consumption emerge as potential coping mechanisms.
Keywords: Addiction, Binge-Watching, Anternet Addiction Disorder
Audience Takeaway Notes:
- Over time, this behaviour of binge-watching might hurt our well-being in numerous ways; such as decreased physical inactivity, sleep problems and fatigue, blood clots, heart problems, poor diet, social isolation, behavioral addiction, and cognitive decline.
- The results reinforce previous findings regarding the detrimental effects of excessive media consumption on mental well-being and emphasize the need for proactive measures to address this issue.
