Abstract
Background and aims: The most popular recreational pastime in the U.S. is television viewing. Some researchers have claimed that television may be addictive. We provide a review of the definition, etiology, prevention and treatment of the apparent phenomenon of television addiction. Methods: Selective review. Results: We provide a description of television (TV) addiction, including its negative consequences, assessment and potential etiology, considering neurobiological, cognitive and social/cultural factors. Next, we provide information on its prevention and treatment. Discussion and conclusions: We suggest that television addiction may function similarly to substance abuse disorders but a great deal more research is needed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 125-132 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Behavioral Addictions |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 1 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Addiction
- Prevention
- Television
- Treatment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health