This study investigated the links between binge-watching, coping strategies, and loneliness in young adults (18–25 years). Analyzing data from 315 participants, binge-watching correlated with loneliness, suggesting it as a coping mechanism. Among coping styles, avoidant coping correlated positively with binge-watching, while emotion-focused coping correlated negatively. Interestingly, no link was found between problem-focused coping and binge-watching. Moreover, loneliness levels differed based on coping styles, with avoidant coping linked to higher loneliness. While no significant difference in binge-watching behavior was observed across coping styles, the reasons behind binge-watching may vary depending on the coping approach. This study sheds light on binge-watching as a coping mechanism and the influence of coping styles on loneliness in young adults. Future research could explore causality and motivations behind binge-watching within different coping styles.

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Understanding the Relationship Between Binge Watching, Coping Strategies and Loneliness among Young Adults

  • Avinash B. Nair,
  • Arison Mochahari,
  • Anna Grace Kallada,
  • Anline Maria Jose,
  • Deepthi Vijayan

摘要

This study investigated the links between binge-watching, coping strategies, and loneliness in young adults (18–25 years). Analyzing data from 315 participants, binge-watching correlated with loneliness, suggesting it as a coping mechanism. Among coping styles, avoidant coping correlated positively with binge-watching, while emotion-focused coping correlated negatively. Interestingly, no link was found between problem-focused coping and binge-watching. Moreover, loneliness levels differed based on coping styles, with avoidant coping linked to higher loneliness. While no significant difference in binge-watching behavior was observed across coping styles, the reasons behind binge-watching may vary depending on the coping approach. This study sheds light on binge-watching as a coping mechanism and the influence of coping styles on loneliness in young adults. Future research could explore causality and motivations behind binge-watching within different coping styles.