The Psychology of Binge Watching TV

This fascinating work provides an up-to-date examination of shifts in the nature and impact of TV and video watching that has largely been driven by non-linear TV and video services online.

Autorentext

Barrie Gunter is Emeritus Professor of Media at the University of Leicester. He is the author/editor of more than 80 books on media, marketing, management and psychology topics and has specialised in the study of television audiences within the academic world and broadcasting industry.

Inhalt

1 What Is TV Binge-Watching? 2 How Much Binge-Watching Goes On? 3 Do Some People Binge-Watch More Than Others? 4 Why Do People Binge-Watch? A Motivational Perspective 5 What Is the Psychology Behind Binge-Watching? Personality Traits and Processes 6 Does Binge-Watching Damage Psychological Well-Being? 7 Is Binge-Watching Bad for Physical Well-Being? 8 Does Binge-Watching Benefit Viewers and Their Relationships? 9 What Conclusions Can Be Reached About Binge-Watching?