Research has found that individuals who are older are at lower odds of experiencing adverse effects after binge-watching. 

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Research has shown that binge-watching often precedes feelings of stress and loneliness, patterns of insomnia, and depression and anxiety. Screen time has been found to play a role in intensifying these adverse feelings. 

Research Into Binge Watching and Wellbeing 

Raza, S. H., Yousaf, M., Sohail, F., Munawar, R., Ogadimma, E. C., &amp; Marisa Lim Dao Siang, J. (2021). Investigating binge-watching adverse mental health outcomes during covid-19 pandemic: Moderating role of Screen Time for web series using online streaming. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Volume 14, 1615–1629. https://doi.org/10.2147/prbm.s328416 

Investigating Binge-Watching Adverse Mental Health Outcomes During Covid-19 Pandemic: Moderating Role of Screen Time for Web Series Using Online Streaming

Age’s Impact On the Relationship Between Binge Watching and Wellbeing


The uses and gratification model could act as a moderating variable for binge watching and wellbeing. For example, individuals that use binge watching for relaxation may have a more positive sense of wellbeing than those who use it to cope with depression, anxiety, or loneliness. This may be due to the fact that relaxation is more likely to be gratified through binge watching than fixing depression, anxiety, or loneliness.

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