TikTok as a Venting Platform and Its Role in Encouraging Cyberbullying Among Generation Z
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36679/s4kira.v4i1.74Keywords:
Platform Venting, Cyberbullying, Generation Z, Social Media, TikTokAbstract
Cyberbullying has become a growing global issue alongside the rapid development of information technology and social media. Among Generation Z, the high intensity of social media use increases the risk of exposure to negative online interactions. One of the most popular platforms, TikTok, is not only used for entertainment but also as a medium for venting, where users express their emotions and personal experiences. While venting can provide emotional relief and social support, it also opens the possibility of negative responses such as harassment, body shaming, and hate speech. These interactions can significantly affect mental health, including increased anxiety, decreased self-confidence, and psychological distress. This study aims to analyze the relationship between venting activities on TikTok and the emergence of cyberbullying among Generation Z. Based on a review of relevant sources, the findings indicate that anonymity, rapid content dissemination through algorithms, and the culture of social validation are the main factors contributing to cyberbullying. Therefore, improving digital literacy, promoting ethical online behavior, and strengthening platform regulations are essential to create a safer and more supportive digital environment.
References
M. C. Bularca, S. Cristescu, A. Netedu, and C. Coman, “Analyzing the cyberbullying phenomenon on social media from the perspective of students,” Front. Psychol., vol. 15, 2024, doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1458079.
A. Arif, M. A. Qadir, R. S. Martins, and H. M. A. Khuwaja, “The impact of cyberbullying on mental health outcomes amongst university students: A systematic review,” PLOS Ment. Heal., vol. 1, no. 6, p. e0000166, Nov. 2024, doi: 10.1371/journal.pmen.0000166.
M. Christin, “https://ejournal.iai-tribakti.ac.id/index.php/IJHSS,” vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 1241–1248, 2024. DOI: *10.33367/ijhass.v5i3.5966*
U. K. Schmid, A. S. Kümpel, and D. Rieger, “How social media users perceive different forms of online hate speech: A qualitative multi-method study,” New Media Soc., vol. 26, no. 5, pp. 2614–2632, May 2024, doi: 10.1177/14614448221091185.
L. H. Collantes, F. A. Saputra, P. R. Solikhah, T. C. Laksana, N. K. Yakti, and J. Tipagau, “Cyberbullying Body-Shaming Levels in Adolescence,” Bull. Soc. Informatics Theory Appl., vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 111–119, Dec. 2022, doi: 10.31763/businta.v6i2.603.
H. Shannon, K. Bush, P. J. Villeneuve, K. G. C. Hellemans, and S. Guimond, “Problematic Social Media Use in Adolescents and Young Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis,” Apr. 01, 2022, JMIR Publications Inc. doi: 10.2196/33450.
G. Ray, C. D. McDermott, and M. Nicho, “Cyberbullying on Social Media: Definitions, Prevalence, and Impact Challenges,” 2024, Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/cybsec/tyae026.
T. Prince, K. E. Mulgrew, C. Driver, L. Mills, J. Loza, and D. F. Hermens, “Appearance-related cyberbullying and its association with the desire to alter physical appearance among adolescent females,” J. Eat. Disord., vol. 12, no. 1, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.1186/s40337-024-01083-z.
H. Ariana, I. Almuhtadi, N. J. Natania, P. W. Handayani, S. Bressan, and P. D. Larasati, “Influence of TikTok on Body Satisfaction Among Generation Z in Indonesia: Mixed Methods Approach,” JMIR Hum. Factors, vol. 11, 2024, doi: 10.2196/58371.
P. Suciyati, N. Hakiki, and M. H. Husein, “Teenagers And Social Media: The Influence of Multimedia on Online Interactions,” 2025. [Online]. Available: https://sakira.unizar.ac.id/index.php/jurnal/
Q. Hu, X. Hu, and P. Hou, “One Social Media, Distinct Habitus: Generation Z’s Social Media Uses and Gratifications and the Moderation Effect of Economic Capital,” Front. Psychol., vol. 13, Jul. 2022, doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.939128.
J. Zhong et al., “To Be Ethical and Responsible Digital Citizens or Not: A Linguistic Analysis of Cyberbullying on Social Media,” Front. Psychol., vol. 13, no. April, 2022, doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.861823.
L. N. Arifa, “Tiktok and the Deviation of Student Behavior in the Perspective of Ahmad Baradja’s Thought,” Islam. Rev. J. Ris. dan Kaji. Keislam., vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 133–148, 2023, doi: 10.35878/islamicreview.v12i1.723.
F. G. Aser, S. Paramita, and Sudarto, “Fenomena Cyberbullying di Media Sosial TikTok,” Kiwari, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 449–453, 2022, doi: 10.24912/ki.v1i3.15763.
F. Fatimatuzzahro and Z. A. Achmad, “What If It Was You (#WIIWY) digital activism on TikTok to fight gender-based violence online and cyberbullying,” Masyarakat, Kebud. dan Polit., vol. 35, no. 4, pp. 450–465, 2022, doi: 10.20473/mkp.v35i42022.450-465.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Organized by : Universitas Islam Al-Azhar
Published by : Universitas Islam Al-Azhar
E-mail: sakira@unizar.ac.id | ilmukomputer@unizar.ac.id
