The Influence of TikTok Usage Intensity and Exposure to Self-Diagnosis Content on the Self-Perception of Islamic Boarding School Students in Tuban District, East Java

Pengaruh Intensitas Penggunaan TikTok dan Paparan Konten Self-Diagnosis terhadap Persepsi Diri Santri di Kecamatan Tuban, Jawa Timur

Abstract

The rapid development of digital technology has increased social media use among Indonesian adolescents, particularly TikTok, which serves as a source of entertainment and mental health information. Exposure to self-diagnosis content may influence adolescents’ self-perception, an important aspect of identity formation, self-acceptance, and psychological well-being. This study aims to examine the influence of TikTok usage intensity and exposure to self-diagnosis content on the self-perception of Islamic boarding school students in Tuban, East Java, Indonesia. A quantitative research design was employed involving 280 students aged 12–18 years who had actively used TikTok for at least one year. Participants were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through Likert-scale questionnaires measuring TikTok usage intensity, exposure to self-diagnosis content, and self-perception. The study is expected to provide a scientific basis for developing digital literacy and mental health education programs in Islamic boarding schools.