Health Hazard or Unproblematic Free-Time Activity? : The Association between Binge-Watching and Depressive Symptomatology An Experience Sampling Study

Nowadays, most people watch films and series via video-on-demand streaming services, and binge-watching has become one of the most popular ways of spending one's free time. Despite being a rewarding experience, studies also show that it may become a problematic behavior associated with depression. Most studies concerning binge-watching focused on cross-sectional designs and found mixed results on the association between video-on-demand (VoD) watching and depression. Therefore, the current study aims for additional insights using the experience sampling method to provide information on the association between VoD-watching and depression within individuals over time.