The effect of TikTok use on internet addiction of college students in Somalia: a cross-sectional study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.College students in Somalia who use TikTok show moderate internet addiction. Daily TikTok use correlates positively with addiction, with account holders and active users exhibiting higher scores, indicating a link between TikTok engagement and internet addiction.
Area Of Science
- Behavioral Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background
- Social media platforms like TikTok are increasingly popular among young adults.
- Understanding the potential impact of platform-specific usage on mental health is crucial.
- Internet addiction is a growing concern, particularly within student populations.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the association between TikTok usage and internet addiction among university students in Somalia.
- To quantify the level of internet addiction in this demographic.
- To identify specific usage patterns of TikTok related to internet addiction.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional study involving 210 health sciences students at a Mogadishu university.
- Data collection via an Individual Information Form and the Young Internet Addiction Test-Short Form.
- Statistical analysis to determine correlations and significant differences in internet addiction scores.
Main Results
- The average internet addiction score among students was 31.93±7.14, indicating moderate addiction.
- A significant, albeit weak, positive correlation was found between daily time spent on TikTok and internet addiction (r=.190, p=.006).
- Students with TikTok accounts and active users demonstrated significantly higher internet addiction scores compared to non-users (p=.027) and those without accounts (p=.032).
Conclusions
- Most surveyed students actively use TikTok, with a moderate level of internet addiction prevalent.
- Having a TikTok account and actively using the application are associated with higher internet addiction.
- Findings highlight the need for awareness and potential interventions regarding TikTok use and internet addiction in Somali university students.
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