Research Article
The Effect of Problematic Internet Use on Body Image in Teenage Girls Who Use Tiktok in Indonesia
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.29-5-2025.2360825, author={Althaffauz Najwa Darmawan and Gisella Arnis Grafiyana}, title={The Effect of Problematic Internet Use on Body Image in Teenage Girls Who Use Tiktok in Indonesia}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 7th International Seminar on Psychology Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, ISPsy 2025, 29th May 2025, Purwokerto, Central Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ISPSY}, year={2025}, month={12}, keywords={adolescents body image problematic internet use}, doi={10.4108/eai.29-5-2025.2360825} }- Althaffauz Najwa Darmawan
Gisella Arnis Grafiyana
Year: 2025
The Effect of Problematic Internet Use on Body Image in Teenage Girls Who Use Tiktok in Indonesia
ISPSY
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.29-5-2025.2360825
Abstract
Problematic internet use among adolescent girls on TikTok in Indonesia has become increasingly evident, as prolonged engagement exposes them to unrealistic beauty ideals. Such content, often emphasizing thinness and flawless skin, may foster negative social comparisons, body dissatisfaction, and heightened psychological distress. The present study investigated the impact of problematic internet use on body image among female adolescents aged 12–21 who actively use TikTok. Employing a quantitative design with purposive sampling, data were obtained from 349 participants. Results of a simple regression analysis demonstrated a significant negative association between problematic internet use and body image (t = -5.90, p = 0.001). The R² value of 0.0887 indicated that problematic internet use accounted for 8.87% of the variance in body image. These findings underscore the detrimental consequences of excessive and uncontrolled TikTok use, and highlight the importance of preventive strategies, awareness programs, and responsible media practices by content creators.
