The Influence of TikTok Application Usage and Content Types on Students' Religious Behavior at Maha Putra Tello High School, Makassar

Abstract

This study aims to: 1) Describe the intensity of students' use of the TikTok application at SMA Maha Putra Tello Makassar 2) Analyze the types of content frequently accessed by students at SMA Maha Putra Tello Makassar, 3) Analyze students' religious behavior in using the TikTok application. This study is a quantitative study with an ex-post facto method consisting of three variables, namely two independent variables and one dependent variable and a population of 182 people and a sample of 50 people at SMA Maha Putra Tello Makassar, Data collection in this study used a questionnaire instrument which was analyzed using descriptive and inferential methods. Statistical test results indicate a significant linear relationship between TikTok use and religious behavior. Partially, the intensity of TikTok use and the type of content accessed have a significant influence on religious behavior. The implication of this research is that TikTok use can have a significant impact on students' religious behavior, both positive and negative. Therefore, supervision, digital education, and the promotion of positive content are necessary to ensure responsible TikTok use and promote religious values and morality. Collaboration between the government, relevant institutions, and the community is also crucial to achieving this goal.