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Sussman S, Moran MB. Hidden addiction: Television. J Behav Addict. 2013;2(3):125-32doi: 10.1556/jba.2.2013.008.
Sussman, S., & Moran, M. B. (2013). Hidden addiction: Television. Journal of behavioral addictions, 2(3), 125-32. https://doi.org/10.1556/jba.2.2013.008
Sussman, Steve, and Moran, Meghan B. "Hidden addiction: Television." Journal of behavioral addictions vol. 2,3 (2013): 125-32. doi: https://doi.org/10.1556/jba.2.2013.008
Sussman S, Moran MB. Hidden addiction: Television. J Behav Addict. 2013 Sep;2(3):125-32. doi: 10.1556/jba.2.2013.008. Epub 2013 Jun 14. PMID: 25083294; PMCID: PMC4114517.
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J Behav Addict. 2013 Sep;2(3):125-32. doi: 10.1556/jba.2.2013.008. Epub 2013 Jun 14.

Hidden addiction: Television.

Journal of behavioral addictions

Steve Sussman, Meghan B Moran

Affiliations

  1. Departments of Preventive Medicine and Psychology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
  2. School of Communication, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA.

PMID: 25083294 PMCID: PMC4114517 DOI: 10.1556/jba.2.2013.008

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The most popular recreational pastime in the U.S. is television viewing. Some researchers have claimed that television may be addictive. We provide a review of the definition, etiology, prevention and treatment of the apparent phenomenon of television addiction.

METHODS: Selective review.

RESULTS: We provide a description of television (TV) addiction, including its negative consequences, assessment and potential etiology, considering neurobiological, cognitive and social/cultural factors. Next, we provide information on its prevention and treatment.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: We suggest that television addiction may function similarly to substance abuse disorders but a great deal more research is needed.

Keywords: addiction; prevention; television; treatment

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