Digital anonymity and intensity of TikTok use: their effects on cyberbullying behavior among adolescents
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The 2026 Indonesia Internet Penetration Survey shows that the internet penetration rate in Indonesia has reached 81.72%, or approximately 235.26 million users. The high level of internet and social media use among adolescents increases the likelihood of cyberbullying, which can have an impact on mental health, such as stress, anxiety, depression, and a decline in self- confidence. This study aims to analyze the influence of digital anonymity and the intensity of TikTok use on cyberbullying behavior among adolescents in Semarang City. The study employs an explanatory quantitative approach. Primary data were collected through a questionnaire distributed to adolescent TikTok users, while secondary data were obtained through a literature review. The study sample consisted of 144 respondents selected using purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with IBM SPSS Statistics version 25. The results indicate that digital anonymity and the intensity of TikTok use have a positive and significant effect on cyberbullying behavior among adolescents. These findings suggest that the higher the level of digital anonymity and the intensity of TikTok use, the greater the tendency for cyberbullying behavior to emerge among adolescents.
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