Introducing New Digital Well-being Tools on TikTok

Introducing New Digital Well-being Tools on TikTok\n\nTikTok is committed to providing digital experiences that bring joy, entertainment, connection, and enrichment. They believe that having a positive relationship with technology goes beyond just measuring screen time. It's about feeling in control of how we use digital devices and ensuring that our online activities contribute positively to our overall well-being.\n\nTo support the community's digital well-being, TikTok is introducing several new tools:\n\n1. Screen Time Breaks: In addition to daily screen time limits, users will soon be able to set regular screen time breaks. These prompts will remind users to take a break after a certain amount of uninterrupted screen time, which they can customize according to their preferences.\n\n2. Screen Time Dashboard: A new dashboard will provide users with data on their TikTok usage. It will show daily time spent on the app, the number of times the app was opened, and a breakdown of daytime and night-time usage. Users can also opt for weekly notifications to review their dashboard and reflect on their digital habits.\n\n3. Guide on Digital Well-being: TikTok has published a new guide titled "How can I reflect on my digital well-being with my family and friends?" This guide encourages users to consider how they spend their time online and how it makes them feel. It emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries that align with individual needs and preferences.\n\nFor younger users aged between 13 and 17, TikTok will implement weekly digital well-being prompts. If a user in this age group exceeds 100 minutes of usage in a single day, they will be reminded of the screen time limit tool the next time they open the app.\n\nTikTok believes that these new digital well-being tools will further support the community in fostering a positive relationship with the platform. They are committed to investing in the well-being of their users, empowering them to express their creativity, make meaningful connections, and enjoy culture-defining entertainment.\n\nExpert advisors have also highlighted the importance of these features. Carolyn Bunting MBE, CEO of Internet Matters, emphasizes the need for children to feel in control of their online experiences and make considered choices. Dr. Nina Vasan and Dr. Sara Johansen from Brainstorm: The Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation at Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, stress the significance of providing users with tools that empower them to use social media intentionally and mindfully.