ByteDans, TikTok is addictive for children He knew that this situation was detrimental to their mental and social development. Documents accidentally releasedcompany addictive effects of the application and shows that he recognizes the damage this can have on children.

The published documents state that the viewing time required for TikTok users to develop a habit is 260 videos. Research into the lawsuit filed by the state of Kentucky shows that TikTok videos can last as long as 8 seconds and are shown quickly. A user can become addicted in about 35 minutes revealed.

Is the screen time tool a PR move?

addiction in 35 minutes This situation can cause serious problems in the psychological and social development of young users. At the same time Long-term use of TikTok It shows that he accepts that it has negative effects on abilities such as analytical skills, memory formation and empathy. As a result of long-term use, children may not get enough sleep and may not be able to fulfill their school and social responsibilities. According to TikTok’s own research, “compulsive use” has been linked to negative mental health consequences, such as increased anxiety and loss of analytical thinking skills.

The company’s screen time tool is only seen as a PR move. ByteDance, this tool impact on children He knew it was limited and that users could easily bypass those limitations. Tests showed that the screen time tool only reduced usage by 1.5 minutes. Young users reported average 108.5 minutes spent on TikTok With the vehicle this time dropped to 107 minutes.

Recently Potential harm of TikTok to children’s health And addictive effects We can say that it is attracting more and more attention.