The application of Tik Tok and its impact on the behaviors of a sample of students at Al-Hamdaniya University -a field study

The application of Tik Tok and its impact on the behaviors of a sample of students at Al-Hamdaniya University -a field study

Section: Article
Issue
Vol. 6 No. 21.1 (2026): Al-Hamdaniya Conference
Pages
528-505

Keywords:

TikTok application, university students, behavior, Al-Hamdaniya University.

Abstract





The study aimed to identify the prevalence of TikTok use among university students at Al-Hamdaniya University.


The study also examined the impact of TikTok use on the social behavior and academic performance of university students at Al-Hamdaniya University. A questionnaire was used to collect information and data, which was then applied to students at Al-Hamdaniya University in the College of Pure Sciences. The research sample consisted of (100) male and female students, who were randomly selected after ensuring their validity and reliability. The study reached several important results, the most important of which were: Male students are more likely to use TikTok than female students. The majority of them use TikTok for entertainment purposes, particularly to relieve boredom and to achieve fame. Students' preferred areas of use for TikTok are fashion and beauty. TikTok use also enhances positive student behavior, represented by openness to different cultures and promoting values ​​of tolerance in society. The use of TikTok had negative effects on students' behavior due to the large amount of time they spent browsing it, which led to a decline in their academic performance and the acquisition of alien religious and moral values. Finally, the results showed that a large percentage of students at Al-Hamdaniya University were exposed to negative content on an average basis, indicating the need to enhance their digital awareness.


A set of recommendations was documented, including:


1. Work to establish regulatory laws for TikTok content and establish specialized centers in this field to protect students and society in general.


2. The need to hold a series of workshops and seminars to raise students' awareness of the negative effects of TikTok and enhance awareness of digital platforms.


3. Activate the role of social institutions, such as families, places of worship, and schools, to raise awareness of the dangers of TikTok addiction.


4. Conduct a number of similar studies that address the impact of social applications on students' social values





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Author

Jalila Marzina Afra

Al-Hamdaniya University / College of Education for Human Sciences / Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences

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DOI: 10.33899/290zqn27

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