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Theo Farrant

People with 'binge-watching addiction' are more likely to be lonely, study finds

Binge-watching your favourite TV show may feel like a harmless way to unwind, but people who watch to the point of addiction are more likely to feel lonely, according to new research.

The study published in the journal PLOS One, found a link between lonelinessand binge-watching addiction, suggesting some people may be using television series to cope with social disconnection.

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