The impact of TikTok on mental health of young people
Charlet, Jean-Baptiste; Huang, Jiane (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023053015918
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023053015918
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This thesis examines the effects of TikTok on mental health of young adults. The introduction gives an idea of the topic, highlighting the importance of this study in the context of TikTok's growing popularity. The context of the thesis explores the historical of TikTok and its key elements that influence the mental health of users. The purpose of the thesis is to understand the positives and negatives impacts of TikTok on young adults’ mental health based on a series of specific research questions.
The methodology describes in this thesis is based on a mixed approach, combining qualitative and quantitative elements. A theoretical framework is established to evaluate the positive effects of TikTok, such as creativity, self- expression, sense of community, belonging, entertainment and stress relief. The negative effects, such as comparison and self-esteem issues, cyberstalking and time wasted are also explored.
Existential evidence of TikTok's impact on mental health is presented, including examples of mental health incidents associated with TikTok in the media, personal experiences, anecdotes and data analysis. The study results show the importance of considering the potential effects of TikTok on the mental health of young adults. It highlights the need for increased awareness of these effects and offers recommendations for mitigating the potential negative impacts of TikTok on users' mental health. This study provides a solid foundation for future research in this area.
The methodology describes in this thesis is based on a mixed approach, combining qualitative and quantitative elements. A theoretical framework is established to evaluate the positive effects of TikTok, such as creativity, self- expression, sense of community, belonging, entertainment and stress relief. The negative effects, such as comparison and self-esteem issues, cyberstalking and time wasted are also explored.
Existential evidence of TikTok's impact on mental health is presented, including examples of mental health incidents associated with TikTok in the media, personal experiences, anecdotes and data analysis. The study results show the importance of considering the potential effects of TikTok on the mental health of young adults. It highlights the need for increased awareness of these effects and offers recommendations for mitigating the potential negative impacts of TikTok on users' mental health. This study provides a solid foundation for future research in this area.