Abstract
TikTok has emerged as one of the most widely used digital platforms among adolescents and young adults worldwide. While the platform offers entertainment, relaxation, and brief educational content, excessive use has raised concerns regarding distraction, self-discipline, and time management. Studies from the United States associate TikTok overuse with addictive behaviors, while research from Asia highlights its influence on students’ neglect of academic responsibilities. In the Philippines, increasing media exposure has similarly affected students’ behavior, spending habits, and academic routines. This study examined the influence of TikTok on platform engagement, students’ discipline, and time management among students from the College of Teacher Education and the Arts at Indiana Aerospace University. Conducted in June 2025, the study employed a quantitative research design using a structured questionnaire administered to education students. Responses were measured using a four-point Likert scale, and data were analyzed through frequency, simple rate, weighted mean, and ranking. Findings revealed that educational professionals generally agreed that TikTok significantly influences students’ platform engagement, discipline, and time management. As an output, the researchers proposed intervention strategies, including a webinar, a three-day workshop, panel discussions, digital information campaigns, and the development of digital wellness policies to promote responsible social media use.
