Hooked on the Feed: How TikTok Shapes the Mental Health of University Students
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This research paper investigates how the use of TikTok can affect the mental health of students in the University. A sample of 60 undergraduate and postgraduate students took part in the study using a descriptive analytical strategy in a set of three dimensions through an electronic questionnaire, where the usage level and addiction indicators, psychological problems related to TikTok usage, and suggested solutions to reduce its adverse impact were considered. The results indicate that the students spend a lot of time on the platform daily, admitting that it is hard to stop using it, they become anxious when they cannot use the application, and they tend to use TikTok to forget about adverse effects. Findings also reveal that there are significant psychological issues, such as heightened anxiety, a lack of socialization, disturbed sleep and loss of concentration. The Pearson correlation analysis indicates the significant positive association between excessive use of TikTok and psychological distress. The paper suggests awareness campaigns, digital-wellbeing policies and counselling services to reduce digital addiction among the university students.
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