The Contribution of Adults’ Escapism in Binge-Watching Behavior

Naila Fitria Ramadhani; Rekha Sahirah Dasril; Siti Najwa Aulia; Yuliana Mukti Rahmawati

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The Contribution of Adults’ Escapism in Binge-Watching Behavior

Authors:

Naila Fitria Ramadhani | Rekha Sahirah Dasril | Siti Najwa Aulia | Yuliana Mukti Rahmawati

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Social Sciences Vol.10 Issue 25, pp.332-340

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001514979

pISSN:

2518-668X

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Abstract:

 Early adulthood is a period of transition from adolescence to adulthood, characterized by confusion about new things and a desire to escape from them. A common form of escapism is watching Korean TV dramas for a significantly long time, also known as binge-watching. This study aims to determine the relation between escapism behavior and binge-watching behavior of Korean dramas in early adult individuals. This study uses quantitative methods with data collection using purposive sampling techniques and running the regression analysis to investigate the hypothesis. This study consists of 77 participants (M-age=21.8; SD=4.54; Male=12; Female=65). This study gathered data using the Binge-Watching Engagement and Symptoms Questionnaire (BWESQ). The result showed a significant contribution of escapism on binge watching, contributing 63.3% (F= 4,25 ; p < 0.001).

Article Details

The Contribution of Adults’ Escapism in Binge-Watching Behavior

Authors:

Naila Fitria Ramadhani | Rekha Sahirah Dasril | Siti Najwa Aulia | Yuliana Mukti Rahmawati

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Social Sciences Vol.10 Issue 25, pp.332-340

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001514979

pISSN:

2518-668X

binge-watching

escapism

early adulthood

Korean drama

Issues

Article Details

The Contribution of Adults’ Escapism in Binge-Watching Behavior

Authors: Naila Fitria Ramadhani | Rekha Sahirah Dasril | Siti Najwa Aulia | Yuliana Mukti Rahmawati

Publisher: KnE Social Sciences

Journal: KnE Social Sciences Vol.10 Issue 25, pp.332-340

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 10/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001514979

pISSN: 2518-668X

binge-watching

escapism

early adulthood

Korean drama

Issues

Authors:

Naila Fitria Ramadhani | Rekha Sahirah Dasril | Siti Najwa Aulia | Yuliana Mukti Rahmawati

Publisher:

KnE Social Sciences

Journal:

KnE Social Sciences Vol.10 Issue 25, pp.332-340

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001514979

pISSN:

2518-668X