Toplama
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): TOPLAMA

ANALYSIS STUDY OF EMOJI USAGE IN TIKTOK SOCIAL MEDIA

Anggraeni, Vilma Dewi (Unknown)
al-Fikri, Muchsin (Unknown)
Matulessy, Delvin Musa Navarro (Unknown)
Sumengkar, Kimmy Azizah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the use of emojis in communication on the popular social media platform TikTok among users of various generations. Emojis serve as complements to non-verbal expressions, enhancing emotional conveyance and facilitating message comprehension. Using a qualitative descriptive method and literature study, the research reveals multiple functions of emojis as visual communication tools, cultural symbols, and bridges across language and cultural differences. The findings indicate that emoji use on TikTok not only increases engagement but also reflects generational preferences and meanings, with younger users being more creative and expressive in their emoji usage. This study provides important insights into the role of emojis in effective and meaningful digital communication in the social media era.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

toplama

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Environmental Science Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

Journal Toplama: Communication and Community Engagement" is a scientific journal published under the auspices of PT Altin Riset Publishing. This journal has an E-ISSN: 3025-2652 and is published periodically in September, January, and May. The journal publishes articles in two languages, namely ...