Binge watching has become a new social norm. It has developed into a leisure activity for many individuals on a global scale. The sudden trend in popularity has been caused by the growth of streaming services. COVID-19 has also played a role in the shift. 

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Watching numerous episodes of television shows in rapid succession with little to no breaks. 

Binge Watching

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

Popularity of Binge Watching

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. 

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