The Role of TikTok in Enhancing University Students’ Confidence and Self-Esteem
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This study explores TikTok’s impact on enhancing university students’ confidence and self-esteem, utilizing a mixed-methods approach comprising quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews among 300 students from a public university in Northeast Thailand. The research investigates how TikTok’s unique features—such as challenges, duets, and personalized content—contribute to its potential as a transformative social media platform beyond mere entertainment. Findings suggest that active engagement, particularly content creation and social interaction, significantly boosts users’ self-esteem and confidence. Additionally, TikTok’s role in informal language learning emerges as a novel area for English Language Teaching (ELT), highlighting its capacity to empower users academically and socially. This study identifies both opportunities and challenges in using TikTok, offering insights into its balanced integration into educational frameworks.
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