Personality Traits and Motivation as Factors Associated with Symptoms of Problematic Binge-Watching

Abstract

Advance in new technologies has created a new form of consuming television. Binge-watching can be highly entertaining behavior, but its excessive forms could lead to development of risk of addiction. The aim of the study was to identify psychological factors associated with symptoms of problematic binge-watching and to establish on what devices and platforms young people tend to binge-watch. The results of the study indicate that Polish university students usually binge-watch on laptops and smartphones by using the Internet—streaming platforms or other websites. Low Conscientiousness was the strongest variable related to symptoms of binge-watching from all the personality traits. Furthermore, results show that there is a significant relationship between low Agreeableness, low Emotional Stability, low Intellect and problematic binge-watching. Moreover, escape motivation was the strongest factor from all motivational variables.

The Determinant Factors of Television’s Audience in Choosing Tv Channel in the Disruptive Era

“…FGD participants said that generally, they would fill it by watching TV when they have free time. This fact is in line with the researchers's findings who state that watching television is used to fill the spare time or pass the time when the audience does not have any activities (Castro, Rigby, Cabral, & Nisi, 2021;Ort, Wirz, & Fahr, 2021;Starosta, Izydorczyk, & Dobrowolska, 2020).…”

“…The next determinant factor that influences viewers of choosing television channels is the motive for releasing stress. This motive is in line with several studies such as Gurlen & Sukhmani (2011), Havrylets et al, (2018, dan Starosta et al (2020). All researchers said that the motive for releasing stress was closely related to choosing television channels.…”

Impulsivity and Difficulties in Emotional Regulation as Predictors of Binge-Watching Behaviours

“…Panda and Pandey ( 5 ) emphasise the fact that binge-watching can be used as a form of stress relief. Using problematic forms of binge-watching (or any other form of behavioural addiction) as a mode of escapism and emotional regulation has been examined in prior research ( 11 , 38 – 41 , 61 , 63 – 66 ). The excessive use of a substance or a behaviour to modify a negative emotional state is one of the most basic pathological mechanisms of substance dependence and behavioural addictions ( 22 , 23 , 36 , 37 , 67 – 69 ).…”

“…The majority of research shows that people tend to bingewatch TV series for entertainment and relaxation (5,38,39). On the other hand, authors have also emphasised the roles of escapism and coping with loneliness in peoples' engagement with binge-watching behaviours (11,(39)(40)(41). Thus, it becomes clear that people often use binge-watching as a way to seek a sense of positive gratification in order to escape negative emotions.…”

„Streaming trap – the occurrence of the phenomenom of binge-watching and the mean world syndrome: a narrative review”

“…However, it can lead to the neglect of study or work obligations, as well as to a disturbance in the quality and quantity of sleep, which further reduces the productivity of the individuals concerned. The transfer of fictional content to reality can affect its incorrect reception and make it difficult to build relationships with other people, thus exacerbating low self-esteem and loneliness [4,16,17]. Depressive-anxiety disorders can cause the cognitive disorder of binge-watching, but simultaneously, in a vicious circle mechanism, this process exacerbates the aforementioned conditions.…”