2020 review of binge-watching research: most viewing is ordinary entertainment, but heavy viewing can show signs of behavioral addiction. Few long-term studies exist.
Its results imply that there are two perspectives in understanding binge-watching. The first is related to entertainment, positive emotions, cognition, and spending free time. However, the second perspective emphasises the negative outcomes of excessive binge-watching and symptoms of behavioural addiction.
2020 review of binge-watching research: most viewing is ordinary entertainment, but heavy viewing can show signs of behavioral addiction. Few long-term studies exist.