Binge-watching (BW; i.e., watching multiple episodes of a TV series in a row) has become a popular way of TV consumption, leading to concerns about its potentially addictive features. Yet, few data are available regarding the psychological determinants of BW in young adults. Thus, the present study investigated the associations between BW, emotion regulation, and depression in a sample of 332 participants between 16 and 20 years of age. The results of the path analysis showed that gender and cognitive reappraisal predicted both positive and negative BW experiences, whereas out-of-control emotionality and emotional confusion predicted only negative BW experiences. Similarities and differences with previous studies are discussed.
RELATIONS BETWEEN BINGE-WATCHING, EMOTION REGULATION, AND DEPRESSION IN YOUNG ADULTS
Mannocci A.
2024-01-01
Abstract
Binge-watching (BW; i.e., watching multiple episodes of a TV series in a row) has become a popular way of TV consumption, leading to concerns about its potentially addictive features. Yet, few data are available regarding the psychological determinants of BW in young adults. Thus, the present study investigated the associations between BW, emotion regulation, and depression in a sample of 332 participants between 16 and 20 years of age. The results of the path analysis showed that gender and cognitive reappraisal predicted both positive and negative BW experiences, whereas out-of-control emotionality and emotional confusion predicted only negative BW experiences. Similarities and differences with previous studies are discussed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
