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Paper: “Binge-Watching: A Suspenseful, Emotional, or Addictive Experience?”
Authors: Pittman, M., & Steiner, E. (2019)
Journal: Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media
Why it’s solid: This paper moves past simple definitions of binge-watching to test three competing psychological drivers: suspense (narrative drive), transportation (immersion), and problematic consumption (addiction). It uses survey data to show that transportation and enjoyment are stronger predictors than addiction for most viewers. A must-read for content creators and platform designers.

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Paper: “An Affective-Cognitive Model of Media Enjoyment”
Authors: Zillmann, D. (2000, refined by Vorderer, Klimmt, & Ritterfeld, 2004)
Journal: Media Psychology (Zillmann’s original in Journal of Media Psychology)
Why it’s solid: While older, this is the canonical model. It argues that enjoyment is not passive but results from meeting cognitive expectations (e.g., solving a mystery) and affective dispositions (liking a hero, hating a villain). No contemporary paper on entertainment theory can ignore this model. Not all media is equal or ethical