Tik-Tok & adolescent:
A Psychological Exploration
Gen 205 : Introduction To Psychology
Section : 05 Group: 01
Team members:
Md. Sadman Sakir (2018-1-80-020)
Sakib Hossain(2021-2-80-006)
Mst. Abida Sultana Rafa 2022-3-40-048
TEAM MEMBERS
Md.Sadman Sakir
2018-1-80-020
Sakib Hossain
2021-2-80-006
Mst. Abida Sultana Rafa
2022-3-40-048
Introduction
Explores psychological factors driving teenagers to the
addiction of TikTok
Social Identity
1
Forming communications among
groups of people having similar
interests
2
actively participating in discussions
trends, and challenges
3
help them feel a sense of
belonging
Self Actualization
1
Motivated to achieve their full
potential
2
A way for adolescents to
showcasing their talents, skills,
beliefs
3
Help them feel a sense of
accomplishment
FOMO
1
FOMO is the fear of missing out on
something that others are experiencing.
2
Viral trends create a sense of FOMO
3
Spend more time on the platform to
stay up-to-date
Self Esteem
1
looking for validation from
others.
2
Tik-Tok way to get like and
comments on video
3
Boost self esteem
Stress Reliever
1
Engage with entertaining contents
reduce anxiety
2
Escape from real life challenges
Dopamine for Reward
1
Enjoy based on previous
interections
2
Entertaining contents trigger
release of dopamine in brain
3
Create sense of pleasure and
reinforcement
Inappropriate
Content
Cyberbullying
No age limit on video
Offensive, Disgusting song
and lyrics
Major risks
Privacy
collects a lot of data about its
users target them with
advertising or identify them
Adults spamming with
teenager which put them risk
of manipulation. This leads
to depression, anxiety and
even suicide
Body shaming
Promotes Body image that
may be unattainable for
many user. This pressure lead
to eating disorder, excessive
exercise.
Conclusion
Referrences
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