{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Binge-Watching and Mental Health Problems: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
{Author}: Alimoradi Z;Jafari E;Potenza MN;Lin CY;Wu CY;Pakpour AH;
{Journal}: Int J Environ Res Public Health
{Volume}: 19
{Issue}: 15
{Year}: 08 2022 6
{Factor}: 4.614
{DOI}: 10.3390/ijerph19159707
{Abstract}: Binge-watching, the viewing of online videos or streamed content, may be associated with different types of mental health problems. The present study aimed to investigate the associations between binge-watching and five mental health concerns including depression, loneliness, sleep problems, anxiety, and stress.<BR>Academic databases of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, PsycINFO, and Psych Articles were systematically searched through February of 2022. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used to assess the methodological quality. A meta-analysis was performed on Fisher's z values as effect sizes, using a random effect model. Publication bias, small study effect, and moderators in this association were assessed.<BR>Binge-watching was significantly associated with the five types of mental health concerns with the most robust correlations found with stress (0.32) and anxiety (0.25). Stronger associations between binge-watching and two types of mental health problems (depression and sleep problems) were found during the COVID-19 pandemic than before the pandemic. Moreover, stronger associations between binge-watching and two types of mental health problems (stress and sleep problems) were found in developing countries than in developed countries.<BR>The associations between binge-watching and mental health concerns were significant and positive. Programs and interventions to reduce binge-watching should be considered and tested.