Smartphone and Self-Harm: A study of TikTok Use as a Risk Factor

  • Mikhael Udam Universitas Cenderawasih, Papua
  • Tri Windi Oktara Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten, Indonesia
  • Dewi Justitia Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Utami Nurhafsari Putri Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia
  • Sally Putri Karisma Universitas Cenderawasih, Indonesia
  • Nurul Fajri Universitas Islam As-Syafi'iyah, Indonesia
  • Muhazir Muhazir Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Keguruan dan Pendidikan Budidaya, Indonesia
  • Lira Erwinda Universitas Bina Bangsa, Indonesia
Keywords: Internet, Self-Harm, Smartphone, Social Media

Abstract

In recent years, the use of social media and the internet has become an inseparable part of everyday life, especially among adolescents. Social media offers a variety of benefits, including ease of communication, access to information, and entertainment. However, concerns have emerged about its negative impact on mental health, especially in relation to self-harm behavior. Adolescents often imitate the trend of self-harm and join in posting the results of scratches on social media. The aim of this study was to determine variations in self-harm in adolescents which are related to the duration of internet use in one day and the use of social media. The research method uses a comparative descriptive approach and Two-Way ANOVA analysis to explore interactions between these variables. Data was collected through an online survey with a self-harm instrument consisting of 18 statements, with respondents choosing from 4 alternative answers available. The results of the analysis show that there are significant differences in self-harm behavior based on the duration of internet use per day and the type of social media used. Adolescents who use the TikTok platform show a higher self-harm score compared to other platforms, especially with longer duration of internet use. These findings indicate that the type and way of using social media has a significant influence on self-harm behavior.

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Published
2024-08-24
How to Cite
Udam, M., Oktara, T. W., Justitia, D., Putri, U. N., Karisma, S. P., Fajri, N., Muhazir, M., & Erwinda, L. (2024). Smartphone and Self-Harm: A study of TikTok Use as a Risk Factor. Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 6(3). https://doi.org/10.51214/002024061020000