The Influence of TikTok Social Media Addiction on Psychological Well Being among University Students
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https://doi.org/10.31674/ijmhs.2025.v09i01.010Abstract
The widespread use of social media platforms, particularly TikTok, has raised growing concerns about their psychological effects on young adults. In the context of university students in Indonesia's Jabodetabek region (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi), this study explores the relationship between TikTok addiction and psychological well-being. Using purposive non-probability sampling, data were collected from 166 respondents and assessed through the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS) and Ryff’s Psychological Well-being Scale (RPWBS). Statistical analysis via linear regression revealed a significant negative correlation (r = -0.372, p < 0.001), indicating that higher levels of TikTok addiction are associated with lower psychological well-being. The model accounted for 13.8% of the variance in well-being scores. These findings underscore the psychological risks linked to excessive social media use and highlight the importance of fostering digital awareness and balance among students in the emerging adulthood phase.
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Indonesia, Psychological Well-being, Social Media Addiction, TikTok, University StudentsDownloads
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