The Art of Grieving Among Older Adults on TikTok
2024
The Art of Grieving Among Older Adults on TikTok
Sample size: 22
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Ng Reuben, Indran Nicole
Primary Institution: National University of Singapore
Hypothesis
The study explores how older adults use TikTok to cope with bereavement and grief.
Conclusion
The study suggests that older adults may find therapeutic benefits in creating bereavement-related content on TikTok.
Supporting Evidence
- The study compiled 1,382 TikTok videos related to bereavement.
- Three main themes emerged from the analysis: Emotional Expression, Maintaining a Relationship with the Deceased, and Channelling Grief into Positive Emotions.
- The findings suggest an optimistic view of older adults' experiences with bereavement-related content on TikTok.
Takeaway
Older people are using TikTok to share their feelings about losing loved ones, and it might help them feel better.
Methodology
Qualitative analysis of the most viewed TikTok videos by users aged 60 and above.
Limitations
The study only analyzed videos from users with at least 100,000 followers, which may not represent all older adults.
Participant Demographics
Older adults aged 60 and above.
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