Compulsive Bingers or Faithful Fans: Binge-watching behaviour analysis using viewing data and Twitter discourse for 'The Traitors US'

Joanne Parkes, Andrew Smith, Steve Benford, Michael Evans, Lianne Kerlin

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Abstract

Binge-watching is of academic interest, not least for the potential links between 'excessive' media consumption and wellbeing. This study analyses binge-watching behaviours relating to 'The Traitors US' using BBC iPlayer viewing data and Twitter discourse. Findings show viewing engagement increased as the finale approached, with some consumers watching over nine hours of content in one day. Twitter sentiment analysis includes themes of excitement, compulsion, and concern for spoilers. As binge-watching proliferates globally, big data analysis of real-world data may offer valuable insights into viewers' motivations and the binge-watching phenomenon.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2023 IEEE International Conference on Big Data, BigData 2023
EditorsJingrui He, Themis Palpanas, Xiaohua Hu, Alfredo Cuzzocrea, Dejing Dou, Dominik Slezak, Wei Wang, Aleksandra Gruca, Jerry Chun-Wei Lin, Rakesh Agrawal
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages6260-6262
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9798350324457
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event2023 IEEE International Conference on Big Data, BigData 2023 - Sorrento, Italy
Duration: 15 Dec 202318 Dec 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2023 IEEE International Conference on Big Data, BigData 2023

Conference

Conference2023 IEEE International Conference on Big Data, BigData 2023
Country/TerritoryItaly
CitySorrento
Period15/12/2318/12/23

Keywords

  • Binge-watching
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Digital Footprints
  • Secondary Data Analysis
  • Sentiment Analysis
  • Twitter discourse
  • Viewing Data

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Information Systems
  • Information Systems and Management
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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