Binge-watching and gender-specific effects on academic, social, and mental well-being in children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT: Binge-watching refers to the consumption of screen-based content (excluding gaming) for five or more consecutive hours in a single session within the past month, which is an emerging behavior of concern among students. This study aims to examine the rate of binge-watching among children and adolescents in Hong Kong as well as the potential association with their psychological, social, and educational self-efficacy. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 2,267 students from primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong, recruited through convenience sampling. The survey assessed levels of binge-watching, mental health, sleep quality, social support, loneliness, and educational self-efficacy. Linear regression analyses were performed, both with and without adjustments for age and watching

SUBMITTER: Tse N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12373196 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature