"The very term binge-watch implies that the act is a vice, and the bulk of the (still-emerging) research about television habits has found that nonstop watching tends to yield negative psychological outcomes; these can include sleep deprivation, a sense of losing control, and melancholy upon finishing a particularly lengthy series."
"In 2015, a University of Toledo study found that people who spent two to five unbroken hours consuming television exhibited greater anxiety, depression, and stress levels compared with those who didn't."
"Just looking at my queue was exhausting, and I imagine that I'm not alone in feeling this way-as in, burned-out from the decision fatigue caused by scrolling through ever-expanding libraries."
Binge-watching has transformed television consumption, allowing viewers to access entire seasons and a wide variety of content. However, research indicates that excessive viewing can result in negative psychological outcomes, including sleep deprivation and increased anxiety. A study from the University of Toledo found that individuals who binge-watched for two to five hours experienced higher levels of stress and depression. Many viewers report feeling overwhelmed by the vast amount of programming available, leading to decision fatigue and guilt over not keeping up with shows.
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