The use of TikTok social media with dating behavior: A literature review

Maharani, Aisya Putri (2025) The use of TikTok social media with dating behavior: A literature review. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 25 (2). pp. 305-311. ISSN 2581-9615

Introduction: Adolescents experience significant changes in physical, emotional, and social aspects, including in dating behavior. Some forms of dating behavior, such as kissing, necking, petting, and intercourse, have the potential to increase the risk of premarital sexual intercourse among adolescents. In addition, the use of social media such as TikTok also influences the mindset and behavior of adolescents, including in relationships. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the use of TikTok social media with dating behavior in adolescents. Method: The research design used in this paper is a literature review with 10 journals, 3 international journals and 7 national journals. Result and Discussion: Of the ten articles used in this literature review, some of them shows that there is a significant influence of TikTok social media on dating behavior. Conclusion: TikTok can have a positive or negative impact depending on how it is used, so awareness and control are needed in its use to minimize adverse effects on adolescent behavior.