This study seeks to add nuance to the definition of binge-watching by identifying the subtypes of the general practice that reflect viewer rituals, motives, and outcomes. The two subtypes are (1) the healthy practice of ‘feast-watching’ and (2) the unhealthy practice of ‘cringe-watching’. While binge-watching as a singular behavior has been associated with anxiety, depression, and loneliness, a survey (N = 800) finds that binge-watching which is solo, accidental, and distracted (cringe-watching) predicts increased regret and decreased well-being. However, binge-watching that is planned, social, and attentive (feast-watching) predicts positive outcomes. These subtypes add much needed organizational clarity to the discussion of binge-watching, which, due to its popularity, has grown into a catchall for extended video consumption.

这项研究试图通过识别反映观看者的礼节，动机和结果的一般惯例的子类型，在狂欢观看的定义上增加细微差别。这两个子类型是（1）健康的“观看宴会”活动和（2）不健康的“观看宴会”活动。狂欢观看作为一种奇异的行为已与焦虑，抑郁和孤独感相关联，但一项调查（N= 800）发现独处，偶然和分散注意力的暴食（观看暴食）预示着增加的后悔和幸福感的下降。但是，有计划，社交和专心的狂欢观看（盛宴观看）可以预测积极的结果。这些子类型为狂欢观看的讨论增加了非常必要的组织清晰度，由于狂欢的流行，这种观看已发展成为扩展视频消费的大手笔。