Deslizando sin parar. Scrolling en TikTok y su relación con la percepción del tiempo, el tipo de uso y el bienestar en jóvenes

M. Clara García-González; Isabel Rodríguez de Dios

doi:10.12804/revistas.urosario.edu.co/disertaciones/a.15709

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Endless Scrolling: How TikTok Scrolling Relates to Time Perception, Usage Type and Well-Being in Young People

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12804/revistas.urosario.edu.co/disertaciones/a.15709

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Published: Jun 5, 2026

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Keywords: Social media TikTok Well-being survey

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M. Clara García-González
Universidad de Salamanca

Isabel Rodríguez de Dios
Universidad de Salamanca

Abstract

TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms among young people. This has raised concerns about its potential impact on daily life and users’ well-being. This study aims to examine the relationship between scrolling on TikTok, time perception, type of social media use, and emotional well-being in young users. To this end, an online survey was administered to active TikTok users, collecting sociodemographic data and usage patterns. The results show that most participants use TikTok intensively, with predominantly mindless scrolling, which is associated with a decreased awareness of time spent on the platform. Moreover, younger participants and women tend to spend more time scrolling, although the latter report a more mindful use of the platform. However, no significant relationship was found between TikTok scrolling and the well-being levels of young people. These findings contribute valuable evidence to an emerging field of research, highlighting the importance of understanding the mechanisms underlying social media use.

How to Cite

García-González, M. C., & Rodríguez de Dios, I. (2026). Endless Scrolling: How TikTok Scrolling Relates to Time Perception, Usage Type and Well-Being in Young People. Anuario Electrónico De Estudios En Comunicación Social "Disertaciones". https://doi.org/10.12804/revistas.urosario.edu.co/disertaciones/a.15709

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