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What was TikTok originally launched as in China in 2016?
What was TikTok originally launched as in China in 2016?
What is the average time a user spends on TikTok per day?
What is the average time a user spends on TikTok per day?
How many jobs are supported by SMB activity on TikTok?
How many jobs are supported by SMB activity on TikTok?
What was TikTok's total contribution to GDP in 2023?
What was TikTok's total contribution to GDP in 2023?
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Which of the following is considered a negative impact of using TikTok?
Which of the following is considered a negative impact of using TikTok?
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Match the year with the corresponding TikTok event:
Match the year with the corresponding TikTok event:
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Match the average user behavior with its statistics:
Match the average user behavior with its statistics:
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Match the type of TikTok impact with its corresponding statistics:
Match the type of TikTok impact with its corresponding statistics:
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Match the negative impacts of TikTok usage with their descriptions:
Match the negative impacts of TikTok usage with their descriptions:
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Match the contribution type of TikTok to its description:
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Study Notes
Key TikTok Facts
- Fastest growing source for news in 2022 (according to Reuters)
- Launched in China in 2016 as Douyin
- Launched worldwide in 2018 as an app, after merging with Musical.ly
- Most downloaded app in 2021 (over 3 billion downloads to date)
- 1 billion active monthly users worldwide
- A typical session lasts for 10.85 minutes
- Average user spends 95 minutes per day on the app
- Average user opens the app 19 times a day
Positive TikTok Impacts
- Total contribution to GDP in 2023: $24.2 billion
- Direct: $9.2 Billion
- Indirect: $6.6 Billion
- Induced: $8.4 Billion
- Total Employment Supported by SMB Activity on TikTok: 224,000 jobs
- 98,000 jobs (direct)
- 51,000 jobs (indirect)
- 76,000 jobs (induced)
- Total Taxes Supported by SMB Activity on TikTok: $5.3 Billion
Negative TikTok Impacts
- Potential for negative mental health impacts
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Addiction
TikTok Facts
- Fastest growing source for news in 2022
- Launched in China as Douyin in 2016
- Launched globally in 2018 after merging with Musical.ly
- Most downloaded app in 2021 with over 3 billion downloads
- One billion active monthly users
- Average session lasts over 10 minutes
- Average user spends 95 minutes per day on the app
- Average user opens the app 19 times per day
TikTok Impacts
- TikTok's total contribution to GDP in 2023 is $24.2 billion
- Direct contribution is $9.2 billion
- Indirect contribution is $6.6 billion
- Induced contribution is $8.4 billion
- TikTok supports 224,000 jobs through small and medium-sized businesses
- 98,000 jobs are directly supported
- 51,000 jobs are indirectly supported
- 76,000 jobs are induced through supporting activities
- TikTok's contribution in taxes from small and medium-sized businesses is $5.3 billion
Negative Impacts
- Excessive TikTok use is linked to:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Addiction
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Description
Explore the key facts and impacts of TikTok, including its rapid growth as a news source and its economic contributions. This quiz covers both the positive effects on GDP and employment, as well as the potential negative mental health impacts associated with the platform.
