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The Unexpected Social Benefits of TikTok – Part 3

This is Part 3 of the blog series discussing the surprising benefits of TikTok on society. If you are unfamiliar with what TikTok is and/or how it works, check out Part 1 for an explanation. You can find Part 2 here. Disclaimer: My impressions of TikTok have largely been formulated based off of my own FYP, which as explained in Part 1 is uniquely customized to what I like to see. Therefore, many readers may have a...

The Unexpected Social Benefits of TikTok – Part 2

This is Part 2 of the blog series discussing the surprising benefits of TikTok on society. If you are unfamiliar with what TikTok is and/or how it works, check out Part 1 for an explanation. If you want to read more on the subject, check out Part 3. Disclaimer: My impressions of TikTok have largely been formulated based off of my own FYP, which as explained in Part 1 is uniquely customized to what I...

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The Unexpected Social Benefits of TikTok – Part 1

TikTok is one of the newer social media sites that has grown in popularity in recent years, and saw a notable boom in use during the coronavirus pandemic because people had extra free time and sought novel forms of entertainment. While many people see TikTok as an app for teens, a meaningless waste of time or a silly social network used just for fun and distraction, in my perspective TikTok has become one of the...

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Problematic Social Media Use – Part 2: Challenges & Solutions

Although social media is generally used to establish and maintain social connections which is a natural and healthy human behavior, various problems have been associated with certain kinds of social media use. As with any behavior, its consequences can be positive or negative, depending on how it is done, with what intention, frequency, investment, etc. Social media can be positive if used to nurture healthy and positive relationships, to connect with support systems, to be...