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#TraumaTok-TikTok Videos Relating to Trauma: Content Analysis

Experiencing a traumatic event can significantly impact mental and emotional well-being. Social media platforms offer spaces for sharing stories, seeking support, and accessing psychoeducation. TikTok (ByteDance), a rapidly growing social media platform, is increasingly used for advice, validation, and information, although the content of this requires further study.

Citation:
Woolard A, Paciente R, Munro E, Wickens N, Wells G, Ta D, Mandzufas J, Lombardi K. #TraumaTok-TikTok Videos Relating to Trauma: Content Analysis. JMIR Form Res. 2024;8.

Keywords:
TikTok; content analysis; public health; social media; trauma; traumatic events; traumatic stress

Abstract:
Experiencing a traumatic event can significantly impact mental and emotional well-being. Social media platforms offer spaces for sharing stories, seeking support, and accessing psychoeducation. TikTok (ByteDance), a rapidly growing social media platform, is increasingly used for advice, validation, and information, although the content of this requires further study.