ERIC Number: EJ1454282
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 30
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Reflections of Adult Learners on Binge-Watching and Its Detrimental Impact on the Environment in West Bengal, India
Cogent Education, v11 n1 Article 2428895 2024
This study examined students' awareness of the environmental impacts associated with prolonged screen time, specifically during binge-watching sessions. It focused on students' understanding of carbon emissions from electronic devices, binge-watching behaviors, and factors like content preference, duration, and frequency. Potential interventions to reduce environmental impacts were also explored. A mixed-methods approach gathered data from 525 higher education students (150 male, 375 female) through standardized questionnaires. Analysis included percentages, t-tests, ANOVA, multiple correlations, and coding. Findings showed that 66.67% of students demonstrated a high understanding of environmental impacts from binge-watching, while only 4.76% were highly aware of carbon emissions from extended screen time. High binge-watching habits were noted in 23.81% of students. Gender differences were significant: females had a deeper understanding of environmental impacts (t = 4.08, p < [alpha]) and displayed different binge-watching habits compared to males (t = 3.16, p < [alpha]). However, no significant gender difference was found in carbon emissions awareness (t = 0.28, p > [alpha]). A strong distinction (t = 12.98, p < [alpha]) existed between understanding environmental impacts and carbon emissions awareness. Weak positive correlation (R = 0.36) and significant differences [F(2, 1572) = 320.10, p < 0.05, 0.01] emerged regarding environmental understanding, emissions awareness, and binge-watching behaviors. Influencing factors and potential interventions were identified.
Descriptors: Environment, Conservation (Environment), College Students, Knowledge Level, Gender Differences, Behavior, Foreign Countries, Computer Use, Pollution, Television Viewing, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Video Games
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: India
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