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É durante a adolescência que os adolescentes constroem a sua própria identidade. Nesse processo, eles são suscetíveis às influências dos pares, da família e dos media. De acordo com estudos anteriores, os media sociais afetam a perceção dos adolescentes sobre sua imagem corporal e autoestima. Este estudo incide sobre o TikTok, sendo esta uma das plataformas digitais mais populares atualmente. As suas trends e o seu algoritmo podem desempenhar um papel importante no efeito que os vídeos podem ter, pois podem levar ao aparecimento constante de conteúdo positivo ou negativo. Deste modo, este estudo pretende explorar se a imagem corporal e a autoestima são afetadas pela utilização da plataforma e de que forma, focando-se nos adolescentes do sexo masculino, um grupo ainda pouco estudado. Foi utilizada uma metodologia qualitativa de carácter exploratório, na medida em que se verifica a escassez de estudos anteriores que relacionem as temáticas apresentadas. A amostra do estudo foi uma amostra não probabilística, por conveniência e bola de neve, tendo sido recolhidos 30 participantes, 15 adolescentes na fase de pré-adolescência (10-14 anos) e 15 adolescentes mais velhos (15-19). Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas a cada participante, com um guião pré-elaborado pela autora. De seguida, procedeu-se à transcrição das mesmas, e posteriormente à análise e discussão de resultados, tendo sido esta feita através de uma análise temática. Segundo os resultados adquiridos, foi possível observar que o TikTok tanto pode trazer consequências positivas como negativas para a auto-perceção da imagem corporal dos jovens rapazes e para a sua autoestima, apesar de muitos deles afirmarem não existir influência. Em relação à imagem corporal constatou-se um aumento da vigilância corporal bem como alterações nas práticas desportivas e nos hábitos alimentares dos adolescentes. Já na autoestima, observou-se que o impacto negativo provinha essencialmente do tempo despendido na plataforma, e que o impacto positivo se centrava essencialmente na observação de conteúdos que o adolescente se identificava e nas oportunidades que a plataforma lhe fornecia. Estes resultados diferem de estudos anteriores com adolescentes do sexo feminino, o que salienta a importância de investigar a perspetiva masculina.
During adolescence, teenagers build their own identity. In this process, they are susceptible to peers, family and media influences. According to previous studies, social media affects the perception that adolescents have of their body image and on their self-esteem. This study focuses on TikTok, one of the most popular digital platforms. Its trends and algorithm can play an important role in the effect that videos can have, as they can lead to the constant appearance of positive or negative content. Additionally, this study aims to explore whether body image and self-esteem are affected by the use of the platform and in what ways, focusing on male adolescents, a group that has been scarcely studied. A qualitative methodology with an exploratory nature was used, as there is a lack of previous studies relating to the presented topics. The study sample was non-probabilistic, due to convenience and snowball, with 30 interviewed participants, 15 of which were adolescents in the pre-adolescent phase (10-14 years old) and 15 older adolescents (15-19 years old). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with each participant, with a script preelaborated by the author. Afterwards, the transcripts were transcribed, followed by the analysis and discussion of the results, which was carried out through a thematic analysis. According to the acquired results, it was possible to observe that TikTok can have both positive and negative consequences for the self-perception of the body image of young men and for their self-esteem, although many of them claiming there being no influence. With regard to body image, there was an increase in body vigilance as well as changes in sports practices and eating habits among adolescents. As for self-esteem, it was observed that the negative impact came essentially from the time spent on the platform, and that the positive impact was essentially centered on observing content that the teenager identified with and the opportunities that the platform provided. These results differ from previous studies with female adolescents, which highlights the importance of investigating the male perspective. These findings differ from previous studies focusing on the female adolescents, thus stressing the relevance of investigating the male perspective.
During adolescence, teenagers build their own identity. In this process, they are susceptible to peers, family and media influences. According to previous studies, social media affects the perception that adolescents have of their body image and on their self-esteem. This study focuses on TikTok, one of the most popular digital platforms. Its trends and algorithm can play an important role in the effect that videos can have, as they can lead to the constant appearance of positive or negative content. Additionally, this study aims to explore whether body image and self-esteem are affected by the use of the platform and in what ways, focusing on male adolescents, a group that has been scarcely studied. A qualitative methodology with an exploratory nature was used, as there is a lack of previous studies relating to the presented topics. The study sample was non-probabilistic, due to convenience and snowball, with 30 interviewed participants, 15 of which were adolescents in the pre-adolescent phase (10-14 years old) and 15 older adolescents (15-19 years old). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with each participant, with a script preelaborated by the author. Afterwards, the transcripts were transcribed, followed by the analysis and discussion of the results, which was carried out through a thematic analysis. According to the acquired results, it was possible to observe that TikTok can have both positive and negative consequences for the self-perception of the body image of young men and for their self-esteem, although many of them claiming there being no influence. With regard to body image, there was an increase in body vigilance as well as changes in sports practices and eating habits among adolescents. As for self-esteem, it was observed that the negative impact came essentially from the time spent on the platform, and that the positive impact was essentially centered on observing content that the teenager identified with and the opportunities that the platform provided. These results differ from previous studies with female adolescents, which highlights the importance of investigating the male perspective. These findings differ from previous studies focusing on the female adolescents, thus stressing the relevance of investigating the male perspective.
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TikTok Adolescentes Sexo masculino Imagem corporal Autoestima Male adolescents Body-image Self-esteem