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Influence of TikTok on Body Satisfaction Among Generation Z in Indonesia: Mixed Methods Approach
Hanifa Ariana1, Ikmal Almuhtadi1, Nikita Jacey Natania1
1Faculty of Computer Science Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia.
JMIR Human Factors
|September 6, 2024
Summary
Social media use, particularly TikTok, negatively impacts Generation Z
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Media Studies
- Sociology
Background:
- Social media's rise correlates with increased cyberbullying and body shaming.
- These platforms pose significant risks to users' mental well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine social media's influence on Generation Z's body image.
- Specifically, to assess TikTok's effect on body image satisfaction in Indonesian users (17-26 years old).
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative data.
- Quantitative analysis: 507 questionnaire responses using SEM.
- Qualitative analysis: 32 interviews using content analysis.
Main Results:
- Upward appearance comparison is driven by video content and appearance motivation.
- Thin-ideal internalization is linked to appearance motivation and social media literacy.
- Both upward comparisons and thin-ideal internalization negatively affect body image satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Findings offer insights for social media platforms, policymakers, and educators.
- Aims to foster healthier online environments for young users.
- Highlights the detrimental effects of social comparison and internalization on body image.
Keywords:
Gen-ZGenZIndonesiaTik TokTikTokadolescentadolescentsbody satisfactionbody shamingbullyingcyber-bullyingcyber-harassmentcyberbullycyberbullyingharassmentobjectifyobjectifyingsocial mediasocial media usagesocial media usesocial networksocial networkingsocial networkssocialsteenteenagerteenagersteensyoung-adultyoung-adultsyouth
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