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3 days ago · Although there have been some studies investigating the impact of TikTok on the film and television industry (Jiang, 2023), or the process of learning through the app (Fiallos et al., 2021), no ...
Dec 4, 2023 · An analysis by Common Sense Media reveals that 22% of teens believe TikTok contributes to feelings of insecurity due to the standards of beauty and success presented on the platform. The competition to meet the often unrealistic standards presented on TikTok can create significant social pressure.
TikTok hosts user submitted videos, which can range in duration from three seconds to ten minutes. The app gained massive popularity when the pandemic hit the U.S. in 2020 as teens were forced to stay inside, not go to school, and were not able to see anyone outside of their home.
Apr 13, 2022 · Key Takeaways. TikTok has become one of the most popular social platforms in the world, and kids and teens are spending more time than ever scrolling on the app. Preliminary research and anecdotal evidence suggest this may be negatively impacting young people’s brain development and making it harder for them to focus on other activities.
- Mira Miller
With the right amount of supervision, TikTok can be one educational tool that addresses different modes of learning, engages digital natives, and provides a space for creative expression, connection, and discovery.
Apr 5, 2023 · We have seen growing concerns about the impact TikTok has on children and young people's mental health and wellbeing. We explore the reasons behind this backlash.
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Feb 25, 2021 · Social media, and especially popular youth-focused platforms like TikTok, can offer a valuable window into youth experiences, including their perceptions of online learning. Building on a large-scale thematic analysis of 1,930 TikTok videos posted in March-June 2020, this study examines how young people shared their experiences of online ...