Hyperconnected: children and adolescents on social media. The TikTok phenomenon

Abstract

Network communication digital platforms have revolutionized the way we communicate, get information, and entertain ourselves; they have had a major impact on the new generations.The pandemic has increased consumption patterns at all ages and its consequences: a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, sleep, psychological, cognitive, memory/attention, and academic performance disorders, problematic behaviors, and risks of cyberbullying.The activity of the new generations on TikTok -a platform that allows them to create, view, share videos and viral challenges-has affected their behavior. Their posts lead to likes, comments, and followers; this stimulates the dopaminergic reward system, which is the basis of addictive behaviors. Pediatricians should be aware of these behaviors in order to recommend good practices.The objective of this narrative review, based on the bibliography from PubMed Central, SciELO, national and international recommendations, is to provide information and an update to health care providers on TikTok, its characteristics, and the recommendations for safe use.

Procrastination Mediates the Relationship between Problematic TikTok Use and Depression among Young Adults

“…They have mood swings, and predominantly negative emotions appear when they do not browse social media. It can lead to physical and psychological addiction by triggering the brain’s reward system to release dopamine, the “feel-good” chemical [ 23 , 60 , 62 ]. Similar to substance use disorder, symptoms of addictive social media use include mood modification, salience, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, conflict, and relapse [ 31 , 32 , 78 ].…”

“…TikTok possesses one of the most sophisticated algorithmic systems, making it more captivating than other social media platforms in terms of addiction [ 21 , 22 ]. This behavior triggers the dopaminergic reward system that forms the foundation of addictive behaviors [ 23 , 24 , 25 ]. Research also indicates that mental health challenges stemming from the use of social media disproportionately impact women compared to men and vary depending on the specific social media platform and patterns of its use [ 26 , 27 ].…”

Corporate policies to protect against disinformation for young audiences: the case of TikTok

“…(Peña-Fernández et al, 2022). In addition, its artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, based on user behaviors and interests, is especially designed to be addictive (Pedrouzo and Krynski, 2023). This can greatly influence the consumption pattern of younger users, often leading them to feel "stuck in a rabbit hole, " sequentially viewing countless videos or images on the same topic (Woolley and Sharif, 2021).…”

Persepsi Orang Tua tentang Pengaruh Media Sosial Tiktok terhadap Tingkah Laku Anak Sekolah Dasar

“…Peran orang tua dalam mengawasi dan memahami pengaruh media sosial, seperti TikTok, terhadap anak-anak sangatlah penting (Foster, 2024;Gilmore, 2024;Haltigan, 2023;Tomczak, 2024). Orang tua sebagai figur yang bertanggung jawab dalam mendidik anak perlu memahami persepsi mereka terkait pengaruh konten negatif TikTok pada anak-anak mereka, terutama di lingkungan Sekolah Dasar (Alatorre, 2023;Pedrouzo, 2023;Qin, 2023;Sarman, 2023). Sehingga pada masa ini anak akan mudah mengingat, meniru, serta melakukan apa yang dia lihat dilingkungan sekitar mereka (Fitriana et al, 2021).…”