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: Received: 25 July 2024 / Approved: 26 July 2024 / Online: 26 July 2024 (12:58:42 CEST)
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Chakraborty, S.; Thakur, N. Reflections of Adult Learners on Binge-Watching and its Detrimental Impact on the Environment in West Bengal, India. Preprints2024, 2024072168. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2168.v1
Chakraborty, S.; Thakur, N. Reflections of Adult Learners on Binge-Watching and its Detrimental Impact on the Environment in West Bengal, India. Preprints 2024, 2024072168. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2168.v1
Chakraborty, S.; Thakur, N. Reflections of Adult Learners on Binge-Watching and its Detrimental Impact on the Environment in West Bengal, India. Preprints2024, 2024072168. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2168.v1
APA Style
Chakraborty, S., & Thakur, N. (2024). Reflections of Adult Learners on Binge-Watching and its Detrimental Impact on the Environment in West Bengal, India. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2168.v1
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Chakraborty, S. and Nabin Thakur. 2024 "Reflections of Adult Learners on Binge-Watching and its Detrimental Impact on the Environment in West Bengal, India" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2168.v1
Abstract
In contemporary society, digital technology permeates every aspect of our routines. This study assessed students' comprehension of the environmental impacts of prolonged screen time, specifically during binge-watching sessions. It investigated awareness of carbon emissions from electronic device usage, binge-watching habits, and influencing factors such as content preferences, duration, and frequency. The study also explored potential interventions to mitigate environmental impacts. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 525 higher education students (150 male, 375 female) through self-designed standardized questionnaires. The analysis involved Percentage, t-test, ANOVA, Multiple Correlation, and coding processes. Results indicated that 66.67% of students had a high level of understanding regarding the environmental impact of binge-watching, while only 4.76% were highly aware of the carbon emissions from extended screen time. Additionally, 23.81% exhibited high levels of binge-watching habits and behavior. Gender disparities were significant; females demonstrated a deeper understanding of the environmental impacts (t=4.08, p < α) and showed different binge-watching habits compared to males (t=3.16, p < α). However, no significant gender difference was found in awareness of carbon emissions (t=0.28, p > α). A notable difference (t=12.98, p < α) was observed between students' understanding of environmental impacts and their awareness of carbon emissions. The study also revealed a weak positive correlation (R=0.36) and significant differences [F(2, 1572) = 320.10, p < 0.05, 0.01] in understanding the environmental impacts, awareness of carbon emissions, and binge-watching behaviors. Factors influencing binge-watching and potential regulatory measures were also identified.
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