Deconstructing TikTok Videos on Mental Health: Cross-sectional, Descriptive Content Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social media platforms that are based on the creation of visual media, such as TikTok, are increasingly popular with adolescents. Online social media networks provide valuable opportunities to connect with each other to share experiences and strategies for health and wellness.

Objective

The aim of this study was to describe the content of the hashtag #mentalhealth on TikTok.

Methods

This cross-sectional, descriptive content analysis study included 100 videos with the hashtag #mentalhealth on TikTok. All videos that included the hashtag #mentalhealth were analyzed and coded for the presence of content categories. Additionally, the comments to each video were viewed and coded for content in the following themes: offering support or validation; mentioning expe

SUBMITTER: Basch CH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9164092 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature