Assessment of Tiktok Trends and Teens’ Drug Abuse in Anambra State

Abstract

This study investigated the connection between Tiktok trends and drug abuse among teens in Anambra state, Nigeria. Three research questions guided this study. The theoretical framework is based on social learning theory and technological determinism theory. The study adopted survey method of research. The target population of this study comprises of all public secondary schools in the twenty one (21) local government area of Anambra state with a sample size of 300 students drawn from three public secondary schools in three senatorial zones in Anambra state using purposive sampling technique.. The instrument used for data collection is the questionnaire. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between Tiktok trends and drug abuse among teenage students. The study also found that there is a very high rate of exposure of teens to Tiktok contents. The paper recommended that the government should put in place, policies that reduces drug availability especially to the minor both online and offline. The study also recommended that parents should monitor their children/wards’ online activities by making use of parental guide app on their children’s phones and laptops.