The Role of TikTok in Shaping Digital Culture and Social Interaction Among New Generations in Palestine

Authors

  • Ammar Khaled Malee Abdelmalek Essaadi University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33977/0507-000-067-007

Keywords:

Tik Tok, digital culture, social interaction

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to identify the role of the TikTok application in shaping digital culture and social interaction among Palestinian youth, considering variables such as gender, age, educational level, and duration of use.

Methods: The descriptive analytical method was adopted.

Results: The findings indicate that TikTok's role in shaping digital culture is moderate, with an arithmetic mean of 3.02, and its role in shaping social interaction is also moderate, with an arithmetic mean of 2.89. No statistically significant differences were observed at the significance level of α ≤ 0.05 in TikTok's role in shaping digital culture based on gender, age, or educational level. However, significant differences were found concerning the duration of use, favoring users engaging with the app for more than six hours. Similarly, no significant differences were noted in TikTok's role in shaping social interaction concerning gender and age. Yet, differences emerged regarding educational level, favoring individuals with a bachelor's degree or higher, and duration of use, again favoring those using the app for more than six hours.

Conclusions: The study recommends that the Ministry of Education incorporate digital communication skills into educational curricula to enhance awareness among younger generations.

Author Biography

Ammar Khaled Malee, Abdelmalek Essaadi University

PhD student

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2025-07-29

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Malee, A. K. (2025). The Role of TikTok in Shaping Digital Culture and Social Interaction Among New Generations in Palestine. Journal of Al-Quds Open University for Humanities and Social Studies, 7(67). https://doi.org/10.33977/0507-000-067-007

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Vol. 7 No. 67 (2025): Journal of Al-Quds Open University for Humanities & Social Studies

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