The Contribution of Adults’ Escapism in Binge-Watching Behavior

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).