The recovery effects of binge-watching on next-day performance through recovery experiences, vigor, and affective rumination: the moderating role of trait mindfulness
摘要
Drawing on the Effort-Recovery Model, the present study investigates whether binge-watching promotes next-day performance by replenishing personal resources (i.e., improving vigor and reducing affective rumination) and how its impact unfolds. It is further proposed that trait mindfulness acts as a crucial boundary condition for the indirect effects of daily binge-watching. Employing the experience sampling method, data were collected using the experience sampling method, with twice-daily assessments from 222 employees over 10 working days, resulting in 1931 valid daily responses.The results indicate that daily binge-watching promotes next-day performance via two distinct paths: (a) increasing vigor the following morning through a sense of control and (b) reducing next-morning affective rumination through relaxation and a sense of control. Importantly, employees with high trait mindfulness can further strengthen these benefits. Theoretical and practical implications concerning the use of binge-watching as a recovery strategy are discussed.