Humanika : Kajian Ilmiah Mata Kuliah Umum
Vol. 26 No. 2 (2026): Humanika: Kajian Ilmiah Mata Kuliah Umum

Digital anonymity and intensity of TikTok use: their effects on cyberbullying behavior among adolescents

Via Oviana (Univesitas Dian Nuswantoro)
Nadia Itona Siregar (Universitas Dian Nuswantoro)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Sep 2026

Abstract

The 2026 Indonesia Internet Penetration Survey shows that the internet penetration rate in Indonesia has reached 81.72%, or approximately 235.26 million users. The high level of internet and social media use among adolescents increases the likelihood of cyberbullying, which can have an impact on mental health, such as stress, anxiety, depression, and a decline in self- confidence. This study aims to analyze the influence of digital anonymity and the intensity of TikTok use on cyberbullying behavior among adolescents in Semarang City. The study employs an explanatory quantitative approach. Primary data were collected through a questionnaire distributed to adolescent TikTok users, while secondary data were obtained through a literature review. The study sample consisted of 144 respondents selected using purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with IBM SPSS Statistics version 25. The results indicate that digital anonymity and the intensity of TikTok use have a positive and significant effect on cyberbullying behavior among adolescents. These findings suggest that the higher the level of digital anonymity and the intensity of TikTok use, the greater the tendency for cyberbullying behavior to emerge among adolescents.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

humanika

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Subject

Arts Humanities

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HUMANIKA published by P-MKU LPPMP is an academic journal, publishes high quality manuscripts that engage theoretical and empirical issues including education, social sciences, and religion studies. They are tackled from a multidisciplinary perspective. The journal also features case studies focusing ...