Percepción de usuarios entre 18 a 23 años sobre el uso de Tik Tok y su posible influencia en el estado de ánimo

Abstract

The objective of this study is to identify people's perception of how they use the TikTok application and investigate possible changes in mood that may occur during or after viewing content on the platform. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore how these users utilize TikTok and whether it significantly affects their mood. Fourteen students from different universities in the city of Medellín, aged between 18 and 23, participated in the study. The findings showed that all participants perceived a change in their mood while using TikTok and/or afterwards. Furthermore, the importance of understanding the influence of social media on young people and the psychosocial phenomena that arise from it are discussed. It was concluded that excessive use of social media can have a negative impact on people's emotional well-being.