''I'm addicted to television'': The personality, imagination, and TV watching patterns of self-identified TV addicts

Journal/Book: J Broadcast Electron Media. 1998; 42: 1771 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Broadcast Educ Assoc. 371-386.

Abstract: Twenty four of 237 adults surveyed agreed with the statement ''I'm addicted to television.'' They ranged from 18 to 72 years old. Respondents completed the TV Addiction Scale (Smith, 1986), Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, (Eysenck & Eysenck, 1975), Short Imaginal Processes Inventory (Huba, Singer, Aneshensel, & Antrobus, 1982), and Television Use Styles Inventory (Schallow & McIlwraith, 1986-87). Compared with the rest of the sample, self-labelled ''TV addicts'' were more neurotic, introverted, and easily bored. They more often used TV to distract themselves from unpleasant thoughts, regulate moods, and fill time. The groups did not differ in positive fantasy.

Note: Article McIlwraith RD, Univ Manitoba, Fac Med, Dept Clin & Hlth Psychol, 771 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N4, CANADA

Keyword(s): LIFE

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