TIKTOK EXPOSURE AND ITS IMPACT ON STUDENTS’ POLITENESS IN LANGUAGE USE: A STUDY OF FIFTH-GRADERS IN SUNGAISELAN
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TikTok, linguistic politeness, language use, elementary learners, digital behaviorAbstract
This study investigates the impact of TikTok usage on the linguistic politeness of fifth-grade students at SD Negeri 2 Sungaiselan. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through classroom observations, interviews with one classroom teacher, six students, and six parents, as well as documentation of students’ online activity. Data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive model consisting of data collection, reduction, display, and conclusion drawing. The findings show that TikTok provides positive exposure to educational and moral content that reinforces polite expressions and desirable attitudes. However, students are also exposed to inappropriate language, dance trends, and entertainment content that encourage impolite expressions and undisciplined behavior. Excessive engagement with TikTok leads to reduced learning motivation, inappropriate imitation, and declining awareness of social norms. These results highlight the need for digital literacy guidance from schools and parents to support students’ polite language use and character development.
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