TikTok is enhancing its platform with new digital well-being tools to promote mental health and responsible usage among its users. The popular social network is introducing features such as an affirmation journal, a background sound generator, and badges to incentivize users, particularly teenagers, to manage their TikTok usage effectively.
The affirmation journal offers over 120 positive prompts for users to set daily intentions, while the sound generator provides calming background noises like rain or ocean waves. Additionally, a breathing exercise module is included to aid relaxation. TikTok’s screen time management page will now showcase content from creators discussing strategies to limit screen time, utilize parental controls, and customize feeds.
The platform is launching badges that users can earn by completing various missions, such as avoiding late-night app usage, engaging with meditation tools, and setting daily screen time limits. Early testing revealed a positive reception, with the affirmation journal being a standout feature.
Furthermore, TikTok has integrated links to these well-being tools for users who are active late at night or exceed their daily screen time limit. In addition to these initiatives, the company introduced parental control features earlier this year, empowering guardians to monitor and manage their teens’ activities on the platform.
Source: TechCrunch