Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 8 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

EFL University Students' Attitudes Toward the Use of Code-switching in English Learning Content on TikTok in Supporting English Language Learning

Yusi Nurhasanah (English Study Program, Faculty of Teaching Training and Education, Universitas Islam Nusantara, Bandung, 40286, Indonesia)
Siti Sopiah (English Study Program, Faculty of Teaching Training and Education, Universitas Islam Nusantara, Bandung, 40286, Indonesia)
Riki Ruswandi (English Study Program, Faculty of Teaching Training and Education, Universitas Islam Nusantara, Bandung, 40286, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Aug 2026

Abstract

TikTok has provided EFL students with various learning content. However, studies that have examined how students perceive code-switching and whether they depend on their first language when learning English through digital platforms are still limited. This study aimed to explore EFL students' attitudes toward code-switching in English-learning content on TikTok and to identify their level of first-language dependency. This study employed a descriptive quantitative research design with 71 students from the Faculty of Teaching Training and Education at a private university in Bandung, Indonesia. Data were collected through a Likert-scale questionnaires compromising three dimensions: cognitive, behavior, and affective. The questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings showed that students had positive attitudes toward code-switching, with an overall mean score of 4.09. Among the three dimensions, the cognitive dimension obtained the highest mean score (M = 4.27), followed by the affective dimension (M = 4.07) and the behavioral dimension (M = 3.93). In terms of first language dependency, the participants tend to be at a moderate level (M = 3.30). These findings indicate that code-switching can serve as a useful learning support strategy that helps students to understand English content without highly dependent on the use of the first language.

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Journal Info

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JES

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...