2023
DOI: 10.1177/20563051231157595
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TikTok as a Key Platform for Youth Political Expression: Reflecting on the Opportunities and Stakes Involved

Abstract: Reflecting on 6 years of our research—which began on musical.ly and transitioned into TikTok—we argue that TikTok is a vital space to study social movements due to its centrality in youth lives and its ability to give voice to youth political expression in richly creative ways. We see the political expression happening on TikTok as a harbinger of the changing nature of this phenomenon, and a necessary impetus to broaden our understandings of activism and political expression today. At the same time, we must al… Show more

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“…Finally, social media other than Facebook should also be given space. Although Facebook is the dominant social network used in election campaigns, especially in terms of advertising, TikTok, which is growing in importance, can also have a significant impact on young voters (Literat and Kligler-Vilenchik 2023).…”
Section: Research Limitations and Possible Directions For Further Res...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Finally, social media other than Facebook should also be given space. Although Facebook is the dominant social network used in election campaigns, especially in terms of advertising, TikTok, which is growing in importance, can also have a significant impact on young voters (Literat and Kligler-Vilenchik 2023).…”
Section: Research Limitations and Possible Directions For Further Res...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Dilihat dari data tingginya frekuensi ditonton, jumlah respons suka, dan komentar, terhadap postingan video Rian Fahardhi dapat diketahui bahwa TikTok memiliki pengguna aktif yang sangat besar khususnya di Indonesia. sementara itu, Literat & Kligler-Vilenchik (2023) mengatakan bahwa peran TikTok adalah sebagai platform utama untuk ekspresi politik remaja. TikTok memberikan kesempatan pada remaja untuk mengungkapkan pandangan politik mereka dengan cara yang kreatif dan inovatif.…”
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“…One of the social media platforms that has become very popular among children and teenagers is TikTok. With innovative features and creative content, TikTok has become the place for children To express themselves, share their work art, and interact with fellow users in a way (Literat & Kligler-Vilenchik, 2023). The impact of TikTok on the creativity of children has become the subject of study.…”
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confidence: 99%