@article{MTMT:34130707,
	title = {Thinking beyond cut-off scores in the assessment of potentially addictive behaviors: A brief illustration in the context of binge-watching},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34130707},
	author = {Billaux, Pauline and Billieux, Joël and Baggio, Stéphanie and Maurage, Pierre and Flayelle, Maèva},
	doi = {10.1556/2006.2023.00032},
	journal-iso = {J BEHAV ADDICT},
	journal = {JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS},
	volume = {12},
	unique-id = {34130707},
	issn = {2062-5871},
	abstract = {While applying a diagnostic approach (i.e., comparing “clinical” cases with “healthy” controls) is part of our methodological habits as researchers and clinicians, this approach has been particularly criticized in the behavioral addictions research field, in which a lot of studies are conducted on “emerging” conditions. Here we exemplify the pitfalls of using a cut-off-based approach in the context of binge-watching (i.e., watching multiple episodes of series back-to-back) by demonstrating that no reliable cut-off scores could be determined with a widely used assessment instrument measuring binge-watching.},
	year = {2023},
	eissn = {2063-5303},
	pages = {303-308},
	orcid-numbers = {Billaux, Pauline/0000-0001-6955-3672; Billieux, Joël/0000-0002-7388-6194; Baggio, Stéphanie/0000-0002-5347-5937; Maurage, Pierre/0000-0003-0197-0810; Flayelle, Maèva/0000-0003-2941-6926}
}

@article{MTMT:33906746,
	title = {Attentional inhibitory control interference related to videogames, pornography, and TV series exposure: An experimental study in three independent samples},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/33906746},
	author = {Cervigon-Carrasco, Veronica and Schulze-Steinen, Laimi and Ballester-Arnal, Rafael and Billieux, Joel and Gil-Julia, Beatriz and Gimenez-Garcia, Cristina and Castro-Calvo, Jesus},
	doi = {10.1016/j.chb.2023.107683},
	journal-iso = {COMPUT HUM BEHAV},
	journal = {COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR},
	volume = {143},
	unique-id = {33906746},
	issn = {0747-5632},
	abstract = {Attentional inhibitory control (AIC) is responsible for ignoring salient yet irrelevant stimuli (i.e., distractors) to focus cognitive resources on goal-oriented demands. While the relevance of this cognitive process is well established when it comes to explaining the etiopathogenesis of substance use disorders, few studies have investigated AIC in the context of non-substance-related addictive behaviors. This experimental study focused on exploring the contribution of AIC to understanding problematic engagement in videogames, pornography, and TV series. The main aim of this study was to compare AIC when exposed to these contents and their correlates with different indicators of Gaming Disorder (GD), Problematic Pornography Use (PPU), and binge-watching (BW). Participants from three independent samples (40 men from Luxembourg; 91 men from Spain; and 108 women from Spain) completed an adapted version of the Stroop task designed to measure AIC when exposed to pornography, videogames, and TV series, as well as different self-reports assessing problematic engagement in these activities. Participants experienced more AIC problems -i.e., increased reactions times- when answering the Stroop task while presented with TV series and pornography as distractors, but not when presented with videogames. Furthermore, we only found few anecdotal results supporting the relationship between individual differences in the level of AIC when confronted with these contents and an increased risk of displaying GD, PPU, or BW symptoms. Although preliminary, our results question the notion that AIC may constitute a central process in explaining the initiation and/or maintenance of non-substance-related addictive behaviors.},
	keywords = {Stroop task; Gaming disorder; addictive behaviors; problematic pornography use; binge watching; Attentional inhibitory control},
	year = {2023},
	eissn = {1873-7692},
	orcid-numbers = {Cervigon-Carrasco, Veronica/0000-0002-0463-9181; Ballester-Arnal, Rafael/0000-0003-4421-1144; Billieux, Joel/0000-0002-7388-6194; Gimenez-Garcia, Cristina/0000-0002-6309-1224; Castro-Calvo, Jesus/0000-0001-6611-9643}
}

@article{MTMT:33906748,
	title = {Personality and Behavioral Inhibition/Activation Systems in Behavioral Addiction: Analysis of Binge-Watching},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/33906748},
	author = {Forte, Giuseppe and Favieri, Francesca and Casagrande, Maria and Tambelli, Renata},
	doi = {10.3390/ijerph20021622},
	journal-iso = {INT J ENV RES PUB HE},
	journal = {INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH},
	volume = {20},
	unique-id = {33906748},
	issn = {1661-7827},
	abstract = {Binge-watching (BW) refers to a pattern of watching TV series characterized by the consecutive viewing of three or more episodes in one sitting. Although there is some evidence about its effects on mental health, little is known about predictive variables which may affect negative occurrences of BW, such as problematic and addictive behavior. This study aimed to assess the unique contribution of personality traits (i.e., neuroticism, extraversion, agreeableness, openness, and conscientiousness) to binge-watching, while also considering the role of two motivational systems: the behavioral inhibition system and the behavioral activation system. Cross-sectional data from 790 respondents were collected using standardized questionnaires evaluating: BW, personality traits, and the behavioral inhibition/activation system. The possible predictive roles of these variables were tested via hierarchical linear regression models. Our results underline a predictive high-risk role of neuroticism and the behavioral inhibition system and a protective role of conscientiousness in the continuum of BW from a leisure activity to a problematic one.},
	keywords = {Personality; Behavioral Inhibition System; Behavioral Activation System; binge watching},
	year = {2023},
	eissn = {1660-4601},
	orcid-numbers = {Favieri, Francesca/0000-0002-6696-5855; Casagrande, Maria/0000-0002-4430-3367}
}

@article{MTMT:34297714,
	title = {Binge-Watching to Feel Better: Mental Health Gratifications Sought and Obtained Through Binge-Watching},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/34297714},
	author = {Gadino, Nicholas and Ellithorpe, Morgan E. and Ulusoy, Ezgi and Wirz, Dominique S. and Eden, Allison},
	doi = {10.1037/ppm0000485},
	journal-iso = {PSYCHOL POP MEDIA},
	journal = {PSYCHOLOGY OF POPULAR MEDIA},
	unique-id = {34297714},
	issn = {2689-6567},
	abstract = {Depression and anxiety have recently increased among young adults. So, too, have the media behaviors of binge-watching and problematic viewing. Media may be an effective tool for coping with stress and mental health challenges. The present study examines mental health management gratifications sought and obtained via media using a uses and gratifications theory approach. An online survey of undergraduates in the United States (n = 247) found that young adults report binge-watching and using media to feel better when experiencing depression and anxiety, especially if they tend toward problematic media use. For anxiety, this appears to be a successful strategy, in that participants report reduced anxiety after binge-watching. For depression, however, the results are mixed. More research is needed in this area, but this study solidifies the potential importance of coping with mental health using binge-watching of media.},
	keywords = {DEPRESSION; anxiety; mental health; Uses and gratifications; binge watching},
	year = {2023},
	eissn = {2689-6575}
}

@article{MTMT:33906747,
	title = {Parents Rate Problematic Video Streaming in Adolescents: Conceptualization and External Assessment of a New Clinical Phenomenon Based on the ICD-11 Criteria of Gaming Disorder},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/33906747},
	author = {Paschke, Kerstin and Napp, Ann-Kathrin and Thomasius, Rainer},
	doi = {10.3390/jcm12031010},
	journal-iso = {J CLIN MED},
	journal = {JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE},
	volume = {12},
	unique-id = {33906747},
	abstract = {In recent years, video streaming (VS) increased substantially. Adolescents are at significant risk of presenting problematic VS patterns associated with a spectrum of mental-health difficulties. Because VS platforms rely on similar mechanisms as digital games, the ICD-11 criteria for Gaming Disorder (GD) have been successfully implemented to measure Streaming Disorder (StrD) in adolescents. For proper diagnoses, external rating scales are urgently required in addition to self-reports. The Streaming Disorder Scale for Parents (STREDIS-P) was created and validated in a representative sample of n = 891 adolescent-parent dyads. Mental health problems were assessed with standardized instruments. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to examine the underlying factor structure. Cutoff scores were determined using ROC analysis. Accordance between parental and adolescents' self-ratings was calculated. Consistent with the results of previous validation studies for screening instruments assessing similar phenomena based on ICD-11-GD criteria, two factors, cognitive-behavioral symptoms and negative consequences, were confirmed. STREDIS-P demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency, criterion validity, and discriminatory power. Accordance with adolescents' self-ratings was moderate. STREDIS-P is the first screening tool for assessing StrD in adolescents by parental ratings. It is highly relevant for conceptualizing a new phenomenon in clinical routine and academic research.},
	keywords = {ICD-11; behavioral addiction; streaming disorder; binge watching; parental rating scale},
	year = {2023},
	eissn = {2077-0383},
	orcid-numbers = {Paschke, Kerstin/0000-0002-9090-2782}
}

@article{MTMT:33165398,
	title = {Negative Affect and Problematic Binge-Watching: The Mediating Role of Unconstructive Ruminative Thinking Style},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/33165398},
	author = {Billaux, Pauline and Billieux, Joël and Gärtner, Leonie and Maurage, Pierre and Flayelle, Maèva},
	doi = {10.5334/pb.1163},
	journal = {Psychologica Belgica},
	volume = {62},
	unique-id = {33165398},
	abstract = {The practice of binge-watching (i.e., watching multiple episodes of TV series in one session) has become increasingly prevalent, but comprehending its nature and potential underlying factors has been challenging. In particular, problematic binge-watching remains ill-defined and conceptualized, being regarded either as an addictive behaviour or a maladaptive emotion regulation strategy. Following a process -based approach, in the current study we explored the latter conceptualization, by investigating the potential mediating role of an unconstructive ruminative thinking style between negative affect and problematic binge-watching. To this end, TV series viewers completed an online survey assessing socio-demographic variables, TV series viewing habits, binge-watching motives and engagement, ruminative thinking styles and affect. Based on their answers, participants were allocated to one of the following three groups: non-binge-watchers (n = 59), trouble-free binge-watchers (n = 85), or problematic binge-watchers (n = 162). Group comparisons and mediation analyses were conducted to explore the underlying role of unconstructive rumination in problematic binge-watching. Results showed that, apart from the pattern of TV series watching, trouble-free binge-watchers shared little to no similarity with problematic binge-watchers, therefore supporting the need to differentiate these two behaviours. Moreover, mediation analyses revealed that an unconstructive ruminative thinking style partially mediated the relationship between negative affect and coping/ escapism and that it fully accounted for the relationship between negative affect and binge-watching derived positive emotions in problematic binge-watchers. These findings thus add to the notion that problematic binge-watching might serve as a way to bolster a maladaptive emotion regulation strategy, implying that unconstructive rumination acts as a mediating process in this context.},
	year = {2022},
	eissn = {2054-670X},
	pages = {272-285},
	orcid-numbers = {Billaux, Pauline/0000-0001-6955-3672; Billieux, Joël/0000-0002-7388-6194; Maurage, Pierre/0000-0003-0197-0810; Flayelle, Maèva/0000-0003-2941-6926}
}

@article{MTMT:33906749,
	title = {Exploring experiences of binge-watching and perceived addictiveness among binge-watchers: a qualitative study},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/33906749},
	author = {Chang, Yen-Jung and Peng, Ching-Yi},
	doi = {10.1186/s12889-022-14789-z},
	journal-iso = {BMC PUBLIC HEALTH},
	journal = {BMC PUBLIC HEALTH},
	volume = {22},
	unique-id = {33906749},
	issn = {1471-2458},
	abstract = {Background: Recent advances in technology and the Internet have led to the emergence of a phenomenon known as binge-watching. This qualitative study aims to explore experiences and perceptions of binge-watching behavior. The criteria of behavioral addiction were used to examine the characteristics of binge-watching behavior. Methods: We recruited 25 self-identified binge-watchers in Taiwan and conducted seven focus-group interviews with them in 2019 and 2020. Before their interview, the participants were asked to complete a brief questionnaire to collect information on their sociodemographic characteristics and binge-watching frequency. Results: The participants defined binge-watching behavior as consecutively watching episodes of shows with continuous content, rather than based on the time spent watching or the number of episodes watched. While they felt it may affect their daily routine, they mentioned almost no impacts on their health. Most participants emphasized the pleasure and social functions of binge-watching. This differs from previous studies, which have suggested an association between binge-watching and negative emotions. Notably, while most participants considered binge-watching to be an addictive behavior, they denied that they themselves were addicted. Conclusions: Our participants generally reported positive attitudes toward binge-watching. The addictiveness of binge-watching remains controversial. Further studies exploring the possibility of addictive binge-watching and potential mechanisms are warranted.},
	keywords = {addictive behaviors; binge-watching; focus-group interview},
	year = {2022},
	eissn = {1471-2458}
}

@article{MTMT:33311811,
	title = {Fuzzy constructs in technology usage scales},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/33311811},
	author = {Davidson, Brittany I. and Shaw, Heather and Ellis, David A.},
	doi = {10.1016/j.chb.2022.107206},
	journal-iso = {COMPUT HUM BEHAV},
	journal = {COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR},
	volume = {133},
	unique-id = {33311811},
	issn = {0747-5632},
	abstract = {The mass adoption of digital technologies raises questions about how they impact people and society. Associations between technology use and negative correlates (e.g., depression and anxiety) remain common. However, pre-registered studies have failed to replicate these findings. Regardless of direction, many designs rely on psychometric scales that claim to define and quantify a construct associated with technology engagement. These often suggest clinical manifestations present as disorders or addictions. Given their importance for research integrity, we consider what these scales might be measuring. Across three studies, we observe that many psychometric scales align with a single, identical construct despite claims they capture something unique. We conclude that many technology measures appear to measure a similar, poorly defined construct that sometimes overlaps with pre-existing measures of well-being. Social scientists should critically consider how they proceed methodologically and conceptually when developing psychometric scales in this domain to ensure research findings sit on solid foundations.},
	keywords = {Measurement; VALIDITY; Video Games; Smartphones; SELF-REPORT; screen time; Social media; Technology use},
	year = {2022},
	eissn = {1873-7692}
}

@article{MTMT:33314983,
	title = {Problematic Video Gaming Is Associated With Poor Sleep Quality, Diet Quality, and Personal Hygiene},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/33314983},
	author = {Ellithorpe, Morgan E. and Meshi, Dar and Tham, Samuel M.},
	doi = {10.1037/ppm0000397},
	journal-iso = {PSYCHOL POP MEDIA},
	journal = {PSYCHOLOGY OF POPULAR MEDIA},
	unique-id = {33314983},
	issn = {2689-6567},
	abstract = {Problematic gamers may focus on game-play so much that they forego regular daily activities in favor of more game time, leading to health impairments. Because problematic gamers often desire to return to the game as quickly as possible, they are known to make myopic choices that favor short-term benefits at the cost of long-term gains. The present research examines certain health behaviors that are likely to suffer from such myopic decision-making: sleep quality, diet quality, and personal hygiene. Although other research has assessed the relationships between gaming behavior and each of these health behaviors separately, they are likely to be intercorrelated-representing a pattern of unhealthy decision-making. To achieve our research goal of understanding how problematic gaming might be associated with these health behaviors, we surveyed a university-based sample (n = 354), including targeted sampling of high-intensity gamers. We assessed problematic gaming's relationship with poorer sleep quality, diet quality, and personal hygiene behaviors. Our results reveal a significant association between problematic gaming and all 3 negative health behaviors. Negative health behaviors associated with problematic gaming may be a potential sign that there is a behavioral addiction issue. Interventions should consider a pattern of such behaviors along with gaming behavior to encourage healthier behavioral choices and game-play.Public Policy Relevance Statement Problematic gaming occurs when gaming activities cause distress or impede other activities of life, including healthy habits. Our study reveals relationships between problematic gaming and poorer sleep quality, diet quality, and personal hygiene.},
	keywords = {sleep; DIET; Hygiene; Video Games; Problematic gaming},
	year = {2022},
	eissn = {2689-6575},
	orcid-numbers = {Meshi, Dar/0000-0003-0772-037X}
}

@article{MTMT:33314981,
	title = {Factor structure, reliability and criterion-related validity of the English version of the Problematic Series Watching Scale},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/33314981},
	author = {Fino, Emanuele and Humphries, Mollie and Robertson, Jake and Orosz, Gabor and Griffiths, Mark D.},
	doi = {10.1192/bjo.2022.561},
	journal-iso = {BJPSYCH OPEN},
	journal = {BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY OPEN},
	volume = {8},
	unique-id = {33314981},
	issn = {2056-4724},
	abstract = {Background Psychological research in the past decade has investigated the psychosocial implications of problematic use of on-demand online video streaming services, particularly series watching. Yet, a psychometric measure of problematic series watching in English is not available. Aims The present study aimed to test the factor structure, reliability and criterion-related validity of the English version of the Problematic Series Watching Scale, a six-item self-report assessing problematic series watching, based on the biopsychosocial components model of addiction. Method Participants were recruited from two UK university student samples. Study 1 (n = 333) comprised confirmatory factor analysis, reliability tests and item response theory analyses to test the original unidimensional model and investigate each item's levels of discrimination and information. Study 2 (n = 209) comprised correlation analyses to test the criterion-related validity of the scale. Results There was a good fit of the theoretical model of the scale to the data (Comparative Fit Index = 0.998, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation = 0.024 [90% CI 0.000-0.093], Standardised Root Mean square Residual = 0.048), satisfactory reliability (omega = 0.79) and item levels of discrimination and information. The scale positively correlated with time spent watching series (r(s) = 0.26, P < 0.001) and negative affect (r(s) = 0.43, P < 0.001), and correlated negatively with positive affect (r(s) = -0.12, P > 0.05), mental well-being (r(s) = -0.25, P < 0.001) and sleep quality (r(s) = -0.14, P < 0.05). Conclusions Results are discussed in relation to the ongoing debate on binge watching and series watching in the context of positive reinforcement versus problematic behaviour.},
	keywords = {factor structure; Online video streaming; binge watching; Addiction components model; problematic series watching},
	year = {2022},
	eissn = {2056-4724},
	pages = {E160-E160}
}

@article{MTMT:33233460,
	title = {Applying ICD-11 criteria of Gaming Disorder to identify problematic video streaming in adolescents: Conceptualization of a new clinical phenomenon},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/33233460},
	author = {PASCHKE, K. E. R. S. T. I. N. and NAPP, ANN-KATHRIN and THOMASIUS, R. A. I. N. E. R.},
	doi = {10.1556/2006.2022.00041},
	journal-iso = {J BEHAV ADDICT},
	journal = {JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS},
	volume = {11},
	unique-id = {33233460},
	issn = {2062-5871},
	abstract = {Background and aims: Internet video streaming (VS) has become a popular leisure activity among the majority of adolescents, especially under the COVID-19 pandemic. Research on binge watching pat-terns in adults suggests an addictive potential of VS. To date, no unified conceptualization on prob-lematic VS and no standardized assessment tools for adolescents exist even though they might be especially vulnerable. Methods: STREDIS-A is based on the ICD-11 criteria of gaming disorder. It was validated in a representative sample of 959 dyads of 10-to 17-year old adolescents with frequent VS and a respective parent using standardized questionnaires on Internet addiction, depressive and anxiety symptoms, insomnia, loneliness, and academic performance in an online survey. Item structure was investigated by factorial analyses. Cutoffs were estimated and latent profile analysis was performed. Results: The two-factorial structure of STREDIS-A describes cognitive-behavioral symptoms and negative consequences of VS. Internal consistency and criterion validity were good to excellent. It could excellently discriminate between affected and non-affected adolescents. Discussion and conclusions: The present study makes a significant contribution to the conceptualization of a new phenomenon. It provides the very first tool to assess streaming disorder in adolescents for clinical and research settings. Clinical validation is highly warranted.},
	keywords = {Adolescents; ICD-11; problematic streaming; streaming disorder; binge watching},
	year = {2022},
	eissn = {2063-5303},
	pages = {451-466}
}

@article{MTMT:32272490,
	title = {Is Watching TV Series an Adaptive Coping Strategy During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Insights From an Italian Community Sample},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/32272490},
	author = {Boursier, Valentina and Musetti, Alessandro and Gioia, Francesca and Flayelle, Maeva and Billieux, Joel and Schimmenti, Adriano},
	doi = {10.3389/fpsyt.2021.599859},
	journal-iso = {FRONT PSYCHIATRY},
	journal = {FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY},
	volume = {12},
	unique-id = {32272490},
	issn = {1664-0640},
	abstract = {Social distancing and lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic substantially impacted individuals' daily habits and well-being. Within such a context, digital technology may provide a welcome source of alternative forms of connection and entertainment. Indeed, streaming services showed a remarkable increase in membership subscriptions throughout the period considered. However, excessive involvement in watching TV series has recently become a subject of scholarly concern as it may represent an emerging form of addictive behavior with the features of what has been labeled as "binge-watching" (i.e., watching multiple episodes of TV series in a single session). The current study aimed to assess TV series watching behaviors and related motivations, as well as their relationships with depression, stress and anxiety, in a sample of Italian adults during the COVID-19 lockdown. Specifically, we aimed to explore which patterns of motivations and emotional states influenced either a high but healthy engagement in watching TV series, or promoted problematic and uncontrolled watching behavior under such circumstances. A total of 715 adults (M = 31.70, SD = 10.81; 71.5% female) from all over Italy were recruited (from 1st to 30th April 2020) through advertisements via social media platforms of Italian university communities and other online groups. Two multiple hierarchical regression analyses were performed with non-problematic and problematic TV series watching set as dependent variables. Results showed that people spent more time watching TV series during the pandemic lockdown, especially women who also reported higher levels of anxiety and stress than men. Moreover, both non-problematic (R-2 = 0.56; p < 0.001) and problematic (R-2 = 0.33; p < 0.001) TV series watching behaviors were equally induced by anxiety symptoms and escapism motivation, thereby suggesting that watching TV series during the COVID-19 lockdown probably served as a recovery strategy to face such a stressful situation. Finally, our findings also suggest that enrichment motives may protect from uncontrolled and potentially addictive watching behaviors. These findings, therefore, hold important implications, particularly for avoiding the over-pathologization of excessive involvement in online activities emerging as a result of specific distressing situations.},
	keywords = {anxiety; coping strategies; binge-watching; COVID-19; watching TV series motives},
	year = {2021},
	eissn = {1664-0640},
	orcid-numbers = {Musetti, Alessandro/0000-0003-4125-0068; Billieux, Joel/0000-0002-7388-6194}
}

@article{MTMT:31168040,
	title = {The Short Version of the Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (PPCS-6). A Reliable and Valid Measure in General and Treatment-Seeking Populations},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/31168040},
	author = {Bőthe, Beáta and Tóth-Király, István and Demetrovics, Zsolt and Orosz, Gábor},
	doi = {10.1080/00224499.2020.1716205},
	journal-iso = {J SEX RES},
	journal = {JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH},
	volume = {58},
	unique-id = {31168040},
	issn = {0022-4499},
	year = {2021},
	eissn = {1559-8519},
	pages = {342-352},
	orcid-numbers = {Bőthe, Beáta/0000-0003-2718-4703; Tóth-Király, István/0000-0003-2810-3661; Demetrovics, Zsolt/0000-0001-5604-7551; Orosz, Gábor/0000-0001-5883-6861}
}

@article{MTMT:32272216,
	title = {The Love Addiction Inventory: Preliminary Findings of the Development Process and Psychometric Characteristics},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/32272216},
	author = {Costa, Sebastiano and Barberis, Nadia and Griffiths, Mark D. and Benedetto, Loredana and Ingrassia, Massimo},
	doi = {10.1007/s11469-019-00097-y},
	journal-iso = {INT J MEN HEALTH ADD},
	journal = {INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION},
	volume = {19},
	unique-id = {32272216},
	issn = {1557-1874},
	abstract = {Although the existence of dysfunctional love relationships is well known and the term "love addiction" dates back to the 1970s, empirical studies on this topic are still limited. The biggest problem is arguably is the lack of a clear definition of the love addiction construct and the lack of psychometric instruments for the assessment of its symptoms. The aim of the present study was to develop and examine the psychometric characteristics of a self-report scale assessing love addiction using the components model of behavioral addiction. Two studies based on the splitting of a total sample of 663 participants involved in an intimate relationship (for at least for 6 months) were recruited to examine the psychometric characteristics of the newly developed love addiction scale and its six-item short-form. In the first study, an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted with a sample of 329 participants. In the second study, a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) approach was used with a sample of 334 participants engaged in a romantic relationship. In both studies, reliability and concurrent validity were also examined. Results suggested that the factor structure of the Love Addiction Inventory and its six-item short-form is in line with the theoretical framework and showed good reliability and concurrent validity. The LAI in both short and longer forms are psychometrically robust and can be used to assess love addiction in future studies.},
	keywords = {PSYCHOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS; behavioral addiction; Love addiction; Love addiction inventory},
	year = {2021},
	eissn = {1557-1882},
	pages = {651-668},
	orcid-numbers = {Barberis, Nadia/0000-0002-6489-2779; Griffiths, Mark D./0000-0001-8880-6524}
}

@article{MTMT:32272209,
	title = {All night long: problematic media use is differentially associated with sleep quality and depression by medium},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/32272209},
	author = {Eden, Allison and Ellithorpe, Morgan E. and Meshi, Dar and Ulusoy, Ezgi and Grady, Sara M.},
	doi = {10.1080/08824096.2021.1902798},
	journal-iso = {Communication Research Reports},
	journal = {Communication Research Reports},
	volume = {38},
	unique-id = {32272209},
	issn = {0882-4096},
	abstract = {Media use appears to adversely affect sleep quality. Yet, findings remain inconsistent based on medium, duration, and manner of use. Given the recent, widespread rise in consumption of video-on-demand services and social media platforms, problematic use of these media has become of interest to media and sleep researchers. Although research has looked at the correlation between problematic media use and sleep, to date no studies have compared different media platforms to better understand the processes. To address this, we conducted a survey examining the relationships between both sleep quality and depression with problematic broadcast television, video-on-demand, and social media use. Results demonstrate problematic Internet-based media consumption, i.e., video-on-demand and social media use, is related to adverse sleep outcomes while broadcast television use, even when problematic, was not related to adverse sleep outcomes in our study. Similar results were found for depression. Implications for research and clinical practice are discussed.},
	keywords = {DEPRESSION; Television; addiction; sleep quality; Social media},
	year = {2021},
	pages = {143-149}
}

@article{MTMT:32371679,
	title = {Binge-Watching: Development and Validation of the Binge-Watching Addiction Questionnaire},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/32371679},
	author = {Forte, Giuseppe and Favieri, Francesca and Tedeschi, Domenico and Casagrande, Maria},
	doi = {10.3390/bs11020027},
	journal-iso = {BEHAV SCI-BASEL},
	journal = {BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: OPEN ACCESS PSYCHOLOGY & COGNITION JOURNAL},
	volume = {11},
	unique-id = {32371679},
	abstract = {The approach to the vision of TV series has deeply changed in the last years, and watching multiple episodes of TV content in a single session becomes a popular viewing pattern referred as binge-watching. Early studies defined binge-watching as a potentially addictive behavior showing characteristics similar to other behavioral addictions, such as loss of control and pleasure anticipation. This study aims to validate a short self-report questionnaire focused on assessing binge-watching behavior and determining whether it shows characteristics similar to addictive behavior, the Binge-Watching Addiction Questionnaire (BWAQ). An online survey was adopted to administer the questionnaire in the general population (N = 1277). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses assessed both the validity and the structure of the scale in two independent samples. The statistical analyses confirmed a four-factor model (i.e., "Craving", "Dependency", "Anticipation", "Avoidance") of the BWAQ with good psychometric properties. The BWAQ can differentiate between people who adopt maladaptive watching activities from those who use TV-series as leisure and entertainment activities. Therefore, this questionnaire may enable researchers to improve this emerging field of research significantly.},
	keywords = {addiction; ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR; Factor analysis; questionnaire validation; TV series; binge-watching; binge-watching addiction},
	year = {2021},
	eissn = {2076-328X},
	orcid-numbers = {Forte, Giuseppe/0000-0002-5223-041X; Favieri, Francesca/0000-0002-6696-5855; Casagrande, Maria/0000-0002-4430-3367}
}

@article{MTMT:32676460,
	title = {Investigating Binge-Watching Adverse Mental Health Outcomes During Covid-19 Pandemic: Moderating Role of Screen Time for Web Series Using Online Streaming},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/32676460},
	author = {Raza, Syed Hassan and Yousaf, Muhammad and Sohail, Faryal and Munawar, Rehana and Ogadimma, Emenyeonu C. and Siang, Jenny Marisa Lim Dao},
	doi = {10.2147/PRBM.S328416},
	journal-iso = {PSYCHOL RES BEHAV MANAG},
	journal = {PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT},
	volume = {14},
	unique-id = {32676460},
	issn = {1179-1578},
	abstract = {Background and Purpose: Watching multiple episodes using streaming services, such as Netflix, Hulu, and Youku, has become widespread in recent years. While much attention has been paid to binge-watching, there is, however, a dearth of research on binge-watching and its adverse psychological effects during the COVID-19 pandemic. To the best of our knowledge, less attention has been paid to understanding the multiple influences of binge-watching on binge-watchers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the past studies on this topic mainly underscored the individual's motivations for binge-watching. Also, past studies were limited and inconclusive as they mostly espoused only the underpinning adverse effects of binge-watching without looking into the association between binge-watching and screen time for web series through online streaming services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, this study sought to fill this gap by probing the association between binge-watching and psychological aftereffects.Participants and Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional research design vis-a-vis the survey method. A sample of 1089 adult respondents was collected through an online administrated questionnaire.Results: The findings of this study demonstrated that extensive binge-watching is an antecedent of stress, loneliness, insomnia, depression and anxiety. Furthermore, it was found that screen time on binge-watching could intensify these adverse effects of binge-watching. Interestingly, the moderating effect of screen time on binge-watching was found to be insignificant for stress and loneliness.Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that binge-watching correlates with psychological and mental health symptoms including stress, loneliness, insomnia, depression and anxiety. Hence, this study suggests that consumption of web series through online streaming services related literacy interventions are imperative to help the audience become critical about online streaming content and its comparison to the real social world.},
	keywords = {STRESS; DEPRESSION; Insomnia; anxiety; binge-watching; COVID-19; loneliness and online addiction},
	year = {2021},
	eissn = {1179-1578},
	pages = {1615-1629},
	orcid-numbers = {Raza, Syed Hassan/0000-0002-1318-7818; Yousaf, Muhammad/0000-0003-3203-2966}
}

@article{MTMT:32272231,
	title = {Anxiety-Depressive Syndrome and Binge-Watching Among Young Adults},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/32272231},
	author = {Starosta, Jolanta and Izydorczyk, Bernadetta and Wontorczyk, Antoni},
	doi = {10.3389/fpsyg.2021.689944},
	journal-iso = {FRONT PSYCHOL},
	journal = {FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY},
	volume = {12},
	unique-id = {32272231},
	issn = {1664-1078},
	abstract = {In recent years, binge-watching becomes a highly popular way of spending free time. Even though binge-watching usually is related to entertainment, there are concerns about some negative and unhealthy outcomes of excessive form of this behavior. The study examined the predictive value of anxiety-depressive syndrome in explaining the symptoms of problematic binge-watching and the tendency to adopt a specific motivation to watch series. Research group consists of 645 Polish young adults. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Depression Measurement Questionnaire, Viewing Motivation Scale, and Questionnaire of Excessive Binge-Watching were used in this study. The results of the path analysis show that anxiety-depressive syndrome and motivation to watch TV series are the significant factors in the manifestation of all symptoms of problematic binge-watching. Moreover, there is a significant relation between anxiety-depressive syndrome and motivation to watch TV series, which especially concerns escape motivation and motivation to deal with loneliness. Furthermore, motivation to deal with loneliness, escape motivation, and motivation to spend free time have mediating effect on the relationship between anxiety-depressive syndrome and problematic binge-watching. Results of this research show that there could be not only normative binge-watching behavior but also unhealthy and problematic form of this behavior.},
	keywords = {DEPRESSION; anxiety; Motivation; behavioral addiction; binge-watching; problematic binge-watching},
	year = {2021},
	eissn = {1664-1078}
}

@article{MTMT:32489532,
	title = {Impulsivity and Difficulties in Emotional Regulation as Predictors of Binge-Watching Behaviours},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/32489532},
	author = {Starosta, Jolanta and Izydorczyk, Bernadetta and Sitnik-Warchulska, Katarzyna and Lizińczyk, Sebastian},
	doi = {10.3389/fpsyt.2021.743870},
	journal-iso = {FRONT PSYCHIATRY},
	journal = {FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY},
	volume = {12},
	unique-id = {32489532},
	issn = {1664-0640},
	year = {2021},
	eissn = {1664-0640}
}

@article{MTMT:32371677,
	title = {Associations of Problematic Binge-Watching with Depression, Social Interaction Anxiety, and Loneliness},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/32371677},
	author = {Sun, Jia-Ji and Chang, Yen-Jung},
	doi = {10.3390/ijerph18031168},
	journal-iso = {INT J ENV RES PUB HE},
	journal = {INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH},
	volume = {18},
	unique-id = {32371677},
	issn = {1661-7827},
	abstract = {Background: Binge-watching refers to the watching of several episodes of a TV series or program in rapid succession. This study aims to investigate the associations of binge-watching behavior with depression, social interaction anxiety, and loneliness risks among adults in Taiwan. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in October 2018, in which data from 1488 participants were collected using a self-administered questionnaire comprising four valid and reliable scales: the Center for Epidemiologic Studied Depression Scale (CES-D), the Chinese version of the Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS-C), the UCLA Loneliness Scale (version 3), and the Problematic Series Watching Scale (PSWS). Results: Among the surveyed participants, the mean age was 28.3, and most participants were women who had completed undergraduate education. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that, after adjustments for sociodemographic characteristics and self-reported health statuses, the score on the problematic binge-watching scale was positively associated with the scores on the depression, social interaction anxiety, and loneliness scales (p < 0.001 for each model). Conclusions: Problematic binge-watching was associated with increased depression, social interaction anxiety, and loneliness risks among adults in Taiwan. Additional studies on the relationship between problematic binge-watching and mental health problems, as well as its potential mechanism, are warranted.},
	keywords = {DEPRESSION; loneliness; problematic binge-watching; social interaction anxiety},
	year = {2021},
	eissn = {1660-4601}
}

@inbook{MTMT:33262004,
	title = {Problémás Tinder-használat Skála (Problematic Tinder Use Scale, PTUS)},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/33262004},
	author = {Tóth-Király, István and Bőthe, Beáta and Orosz, Gábor},
	booktitle = {Kérdőíves módszerek a klinikai és egészségpszichológiai kutatásban és gyakorlatban I},
	unique-id = {33262004},
	year = {2021},
	pages = {527-529},
	orcid-numbers = {Tóth-Király, István/0000-0003-2810-3661; Bőthe, Beáta/0000-0003-2718-4703; Orosz, Gábor/0000-0001-5883-6861}
}

@inbook{MTMT:33262051,
	title = {Sorozatnézési Elköteleződési Skála (Series Watching Engagement Scale, SWES)},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/33262051},
	author = {Tóth-Király, István and Bőthe, Beáta and Orosz, Gábor},
	booktitle = {Kérdőíves módszerek a klinikai és egészségpszichológiai kutatásban és gyakorlatban I},
	unique-id = {33262051},
	year = {2021},
	pages = {530-533},
	orcid-numbers = {Tóth-Király, István/0000-0003-2810-3661; Bőthe, Beáta/0000-0003-2718-4703; Orosz, Gábor/0000-0001-5883-6861}
}

@article{MTMT:32272409,
	title = {Can Watching Online Videos Be Addictive? A Qualitative Exploration of Online Video Watching among Chinese Young Adults},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/32272409},
	author = {Yang, Zeyang and Griffiths, Mark D. and Yan, Zhihao and Xu, Wenting},
	doi = {10.3390/ijerph18147247},
	journal-iso = {INT J ENV RES PUB HE},
	journal = {INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH},
	volume = {18},
	unique-id = {32272409},
	issn = {1661-7827},
	abstract = {Watching online videos (including short-form videos) has become the most popular leisure activity in China. However, a few studies have reported the potential negative effects of online video watching behaviors (including the potential for 'addiction') among a minority of individuals. The present study investigated online video watching behaviors, motivational factors for watching online videos, and potentially addictive indicators of watching online videos. Semi-structured interviews were conducted among 20 young Chinese adults. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Eight themes were identified comprising: (i) content is key; (ii) types of online video watching; (iii) platform function hooks; (iv) personal interests; (v) watching becoming habitual; (vi) social interaction needs; (vii) reassurance needs; and (viii) addiction-like symptoms. Specific video content (e.g., mukbang, pornography), platform-driven continuous watching, and short-form videos were perceived by some participants as being potentially addictive. Specific features or content on Chinese online video platforms (e.g., 'Danmu' scrolling comments) need further investigation. Future studies should explore users' addictive-like behaviors in relation to specific types of online video content and their social interaction on these platforms.},
	keywords = {Qualitative Study; Mukbang; online video watching behaviors; short-form videos; online video watching addiction},
	year = {2021},
	eissn = {1660-4601},
	orcid-numbers = {Yang, Zeyang/0000-0003-0489-9132; Griffiths, Mark D./0000-0001-8880-6524}
}

@article{MTMT:31427585,
	title = {Towards a cross-cultural assessment of binge-watching: Psychometric evaluation of the "watching TV series motives" and "binge-watching engagement and symptoms" questionnaires across nine languages},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/31427585},
	author = {Flayelle, Maeva and Castro-Calvo, Jesus and Voegele, Claus and Astur, Robert and Ballester-Arnal, Rafael and Challet-Bouju, Gaelle and Brand, Matthias and Cardenas, Georgina and Devos, Gaetan and Elkholy, Hussien and Grall-Bronnec, Marie and James, Richard J. E. and Jimenez-Martinez, Martha and Khazaal, Yasser and Valizadeh-Haghi, Saeideh and King, Daniel L. and Liu, Yueheng and Lochner, Christine and Steins-Loeber, Sabine and Long, Jiang and Potenza, Marc N. and Rahmatizadeh, Shahabedin and Schimmenti, Adriano and Stein, Dan J. and Toth-Kiraly, Istvan and Tunney, Richard and Wang, Yingying and Zhai, Zu Wei and Maurage, Pierre and Billieux, Joel},
	doi = {10.1016/j.chb.2020.106410},
	journal-iso = {COMPUT HUM BEHAV},
	journal = {COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR},
	volume = {111},
	unique-id = {31427585},
	issn = {0747-5632},
	abstract = {In view of the growing interest regarding binge-watching (i.e., watching multiple episodes of television (TV) series in a single sitting) research, two measures were developed and validated to assess binge-watching involvement ("Binge-Watching Engagement and Symptoms Questionnaire", BWESQ) and related motivations ("Watching TV Series Motives Questionnaire", WTSMQ). To promote international and cross-cultural binge-watching research, the present article reports on the validation of these questionnaires in nine languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Hungarian, Persian, Arabic, Chinese). Both questionnaires were disseminated, together with additional self-report measures of happiness, psychopathological symptoms, impulsivity and problematic internet use among TV series viewers from a college/university student population (N = 12,616) in 17 countries. Confirmatory factor, measurement invariance and correlational analyses were conducted to establish structural and construct validity. The two questionnaires had good psychometric properties and fit in each language. Equivalence across languages and gender was supported, while construct validity was evidenced by similar patterns of associations with complementary measures of happiness, psychopathological symptoms, impulsivity and problematic internet use. The results support the psychometric validity and utility of the BWESQ and WTSMQ for conducting cross-cultural research on binge-watching.},
	keywords = {Questionnaires; measurement invariance; Confirmatory factor analysis; Cross-cultural; TV series; binge-watching},
	year = {2020},
	eissn = {1873-7692},
	orcid-numbers = {Schimmenti, Adriano/0000-0001-5181-2648; Tunney, Richard/0000-0003-4673-757X; Billieux, Joel/0000-0002-7388-6194}
}

@article{MTMT:31427583,
	title = {Binge-Watching Behaviour: The Role of Impulsivity and Depressive Symptoms},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/31427583},
	author = {Steins-Loeber, Sabine and Reiter, Theresia and Averbeck, Heike and Harbarth, Lydia and Brand, Matthias},
	doi = {10.1159/000506307},
	journal-iso = {EUR ADDICT RES},
	journal = {EUROPEAN ADDICTION RESEARCH},
	volume = {26},
	unique-id = {31427583},
	issn = {1022-6877},
	abstract = {Introduction: Following the digital progress and the availability of online streaming services, binge-watching (in the literature often defined as watching >2 episodes of a TV series in one sitting) has become a popular viewing pattern. Concerns about possible negative consequences of this behaviour have arisen and its proximity to behavioural addictions is discussed. The aim of the present study was to explore how depressive symptoms, impulsivity and their potential interaction are related to the consequences of binge-watching. In addition, the possible association of the Big 5 personality traits neuroticism, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and openness with consequences from binge-watching was assessed. Method: An online survey including the assessment of intensity of and negative consequences from binge-watching (with an adapted version of the Short-Internet-Addiction Test and a newly developed questionnaire) and questionnaires on depressive symptoms (i.e., General Depression Scale), impulsivity (i.e., Barratt Impulsiveness Scale) and personality traits (i.e., short version of the Big 5 Inventory) was completed by 228 participants. Results: Regression analysis indicated that impulsivity was associated with loss of control and neglect of duties, while depressive symptoms led to neglect of duties and social problems. No significant interaction effects were observed. Conscientiousness was the only personality trait that explained a significant proportion of the variance of consequences from binge-watching. Discussion/Conclusion: Our findings suggest that depressive symptoms and impulsivity are 2 independent pathways to negative consequences from binge watching. However, given the rather low proportion of variance proportion explained, future studies are warranted to enhance our understanding of other individual characteristics and to further clarify the proximity to behavioural addictions.},
	keywords = {IMPULSIVITY; Loss of control; TV series; binge-watching; Marathon viewing},
	year = {2020},
	eissn = {1421-9891},
	pages = {141-150}
}

@article{MTMT:31427584,
	title = {Real-world social support but not in-game social support is related to reduced depression and anxiety associated with problematic gaming},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/31427584},
	author = {Tham, Samuel M. and Ellithorpe, Morgan E. and Meshi, Dar},
	doi = {10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106377},
	journal-iso = {ADDICT BEHAV},
	journal = {ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS},
	volume = {106},
	unique-id = {31427584},
	issn = {0306-4603},
	abstract = {Playing video games can become problematic, interfering with gamers' daily functioning. This problematic gaming is associated with negative mental health outcomes, such as depression and anxiety. Social support, provided in the real-world, can protect against mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. However, previous research on gaming has found that real-world social support for gamers often decreases, while within-game social support increases. Importantly, it is currently unknown whether in-game social support can replace real-world social support in protecting problematic gamers from symptoms of depression and anxiety. To address this, we conducted an online survey (n = 361), recruiting participants from both a general university population and an online campus gaming (E-sports) group. We collected measures of problematic gaming, depression, anxiety, and both real-world and in-game social support, and then conducted a path analysis. In line with previous research, problematic gaming was significantly associated with decreased real-world social support and increased in-game social support. However, only real-world social support was then associated with reduced depression and anxiety, while in-game social support was unrelated to both. Problematic gaming also retained a significant direct effect on depression and anxiety. Maintaining real-world social support should be encouraged in the face of problematic gaming behaviors.},
	keywords = {DEPRESSION; anxiety; Social Support; addiction; Problematic gaming; Gaming disorder},
	year = {2020},
	eissn = {1873-6327}
}

@article{MTMT:30990783,
	title = {Overcoming the unitary exploration of binge-watching: A cluster analytical approach},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/30990783},
	author = {Flayelle, Maeva and Maurage, Pierre and Karila, Laurent and Vogele, Claus and Billieux, Joel},
	doi = {10.1556/2006.8.2019.53},
	journal-iso = {J BEHAV ADDICT},
	journal = {JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS},
	volume = {8},
	unique-id = {30990783},
	issn = {2062-5871},
	abstract = {Background and aims: Binge-watching (i.e., watching multiple episodes of a TV series in one session) has recently become standard practice among TV series viewers; this expansion generates concerns regarding the potential negative outcomes associated with this habit. However, the investigation of its psychological correlates remains fragmentary, with few initial studies a priori conceptualizing this behavior as a new addictive disorder. This study explored these psychological correlates using cluster analysis of binge-watching behavior based on three key psychological factors: motivations, impulsivity, and emotional reactivity. Methods: An online survey was completed by 4,039 TV series viewers. Data were analyzed using hierarchical and non-hierarchical cluster analyses, the validity of the clusters being finally determined through mutual comparisons with a selection of external correlates. Results: Four clusters were identified: recreational TV series viewers (presenting low involvement in binge-watching), regulated binge-watchers (moderately involved), avid binge-watchers (presenting elevated but non-problematic involvement), and unregulated binge-watchers (presenting potentially problematic involvement associated with negative outcomes). Discussion and conclusions: This study underlines the heterogeneous and multidetermined nature of binge-watching. Our findings suggest that high engagement in binge-watching is distinct from problematic binge-watching, thus reinforcing the notion that conceptualizing binge-watching as an addictive disorder is of low relevance and might actually lead to the overpathologization of this highly popular leisure activity.},
	keywords = {IMPULSIVITY; Cluster Analysis; BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS; addictive behaviors; TV series; binge-watching},
	year = {2019},
	eissn = {2063-5303},
	pages = {586-602},
	orcid-numbers = {Billieux, Joel/0000-0002-7388-6194}
}

@article{MTMT:31572935,
	title = {Time for a Plot Twist: Beyond Confirmatory Approaches to Binge-Watching Research},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/31572935},
	author = {Flayelle, Maeva and Maurage, Pierre and Vogele, Claus and Karila, Laurent and Billieux, Joel},
	doi = {10.1037/ppm0000187},
	journal-iso = {PSYCHOL POP MEDIA CU},
	journal = {PSYCHOLOGY OF POPULAR MEDIA CULTURE},
	volume = {8},
	unique-id = {31572935},
	issn = {2160-4134},
	abstract = {The advent of the digital age with its progress in digital technology has been associated in recent years with an increase in binge-watching (i.e., seeing multiple episodes of the same TV series in one session). Binge-watching has now become the new normative way to consume TV shows. Nevertheless, along with its recent massive rise has come concerns about the associated mental and physical health outcomes. Currently available results suggest the potential harmfulness and even addictive nature of binge-watching. The psychological investigation of this behavior, however, is still in its infancy, with most studies using a confirmatory approach and assuming a priori its genuine addictive nature. In contrast, the current perspective article argues the case for an exploratory approach as an initial step for conducting research on behaviors that-at first sight-look like addiction when applying a symptom-based approach. A qualitative understanding of the phenomenological characteristics of binge-watching as the foundation of an initial comprehensive discussion makes it possible to formulate hypotheses concerning its potentially addictive nature and to emphasize challenges and directions for future research. Here we propose an exploration of the dynamics of binge-watching behavior based on a model involving emotion regulation in the etiology and maintenance of problem binge-watching.Public Policy Relevance StatementBinge-watching is a widespread phenomenon that remains understudied despite its potential harmfulness or presumed addictive nature. On the basis of a model involving emotion regulation, this article emphasizes challenges and possible directions for future research to examine problematic and unproblematic binge-watching behaviors from an exploratory perspective.},
	keywords = {IMPULSIVITY; emotion regulation; BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS; TV series; binge-watching},
	year = {2019},
	eissn = {2160-4142},
	pages = {308-318},
	orcid-numbers = {Maurage, Pierre/0000-0003-0197-0810; Vogele, Claus/0000-0001-8086-0788; Billieux, Joel/0000-0002-7388-6194}
}

@article{MTMT:30855151,
	title = {The evolution of the 'components model of addiction' and the need for a confirmatory approach in conceptualizing behavioral addictions},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/30855151},
	author = {Griffiths, M.D.},
	doi = {10.14744/DAJPNS.2019.00027},
	journal-iso = {DUSUNEN ADAM},
	journal = {DUSUNEN ADAM: PSIKIYATRI VE NÖROLOJIK BILIMLER DERGISI / THE JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY AND NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES},
	volume = {32},
	unique-id = {30855151},
	issn = {1018-8681},
	year = {2019},
	eissn = {1309-5749},
	pages = {179-184}
}

@article{MTMT:3184603,
	title = {The Development of the Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (PPCS)},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/3184603},
	author = {Bőthe, Beáta and Tóth-Király, István and Zsila, Ágnes and Mark, Griffiths and Demetrovics, Zsolt and Orosz, Gábor},
	doi = {10.1080/00224499.2017.1291798},
	journal-iso = {J SEX RES},
	journal = {JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH},
	volume = {55},
	unique-id = {3184603},
	issn = {0022-4499},
	year = {2018},
	eissn = {1559-8519},
	pages = {395-406},
	orcid-numbers = {Bőthe, Beáta/0000-0003-2718-4703; Tóth-Király, István/0000-0003-2810-3661; Zsila, Ágnes/0000-0002-8291-5997; Demetrovics, Zsolt/0000-0001-5604-7551; Orosz, Gábor/0000-0001-5883-6861}
}

@article{MTMT:27594933,
	title = {Passion or addiction? Correlates of healthy versus problematic use of videogames in a sample of French-speaking regular players},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/27594933},
	author = {Deleuze, Jory and Long, Jiang and Liu, Tie-Qiao and Maurage, Pierre and Billieux, Joel},
	doi = {10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.02.031},
	journal-iso = {ADDICT BEHAV},
	journal = {ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS},
	volume = {82},
	unique-id = {27594933},
	issn = {0306-4603},
	year = {2018},
	eissn = {1873-6327},
	pages = {114-121},
	orcid-numbers = {Maurage, Pierre/0000-0003-0197-0810; Billieux, Joel/0000-0002-7388-6194}
}

@article{MTMT:27671162,
	title = {Assessing binge-watching behaviors: Development and validation of the “Watching TV Series Motives” and “Binge-Watching Engagement and Symptoms” questionnaires},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/27671162},
	author = {Flayelle, Maèva and Canale, Natale and Vögele, Claus and Karila, Laurent and Maurage, Pierre and Billieux, Joël},
	doi = {10.1016/j.chb.2018.08.022},
	journal-iso = {COMPUT HUM BEHAV},
	journal = {COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR},
	volume = {90},
	unique-id = {27671162},
	issn = {0747-5632},
	year = {2018},
	eissn = {1873-7692},
	pages = {26-36}
}

@article{MTMT:3366346,
	title = {The personality, motivational, and need-based background of problematic Tinder use},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/3366346},
	author = {Orosz, Gábor and Benyó, Mária and Berkes, Bernadett and Nikoletti, Edina and Gál, Éva and Tóth-Király, István and Bőthe, Beáta},
	doi = {10.1556/2006.7.2018.21},
	journal-iso = {J BEHAV ADDICT},
	journal = {JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS},
	volume = {7},
	unique-id = {3366346},
	issn = {2062-5871},
	year = {2018},
	eissn = {2063-5303},
	pages = {301-316},
	orcid-numbers = {Orosz, Gábor/0000-0001-5883-6861; Tóth-Király, István/0000-0003-2810-3661; Bőthe, Beáta/0000-0003-2718-4703}
}

@article{MTMT:27530049,
	title = {Internet and Video Game Addictions Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Neurobiology},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/27530049},
	author = {Sussman, Clifford J and Harper, James M and Stahl, Jessica L and Weigle, Paul},
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	journal-iso = {CHILD ADOL PSYCH CL},
	journal = {CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA},
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@article{MTMT:27101338,
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	issn = {2062-5871},
	year = {2017},
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@article{MTMT:3309125,
	title = {Connected to TV series: Quantifying series watching engagement},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/3309125},
	author = {Tóth-Király, István and Bőthe, Beáta and Tóth-Fáber, Eszter and Hága, Győző and Orosz, Gábor},
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	eissn = {2063-5303},
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@article{MTMT:3075890,
	title = {On the Correlates of Passion for Screen-Based Behaviors:. The Case of Impulsivity and the Problematic and Non-Problematic Facebook Use and TV Series Watching},
	url = {https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/3075890},
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	year = {2016},
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}