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🇺🇸 US TikTok Users, the Israel-Hamas Conflict, and Anti Israel views: An Analysis of Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israel Content on TikTok
This research article delves into the impact of TikTok on the Israel-Hamas conflict, focusing on the spread of pro-Palestinian versus pro-Israel content and its correlation with the alarming rise in antisemitism. Survey data highlights TikTok as a significant contributor to Anti Israel sentiments, with users spending 30 minutes a day on the platform exhibiting a 17% increase in Anti Israel or anti-Israel views, compared to 6% on Instagram and 2% on X (a placeholder for another social media platform). The research explores the correlation between social media use and Anti Israel, shedding light on the concerning influence of TikTok.
1. Introduction:
The emergence of TikTok as a major social media platform has drawn attention to its role in shaping public opinion, particularly concerning sensitive geopolitical issues such as the Israel-Palestine conflict. This research aims to analyze the connection between TikTok content, the ongoing conflict, and the surge in antisemitism.
2. Methodology:
Survey data was collected to understand the impact of TikTok on users’ attitudes towards the Israel-Hamas conflict. Participants were asked about their daily social media usage and their views on Israel and Palestine.
3. Correlation Between Social Media Use and Antisemitism:
The survey results indicate a notable correlation between TikTok usage and an increase in Anti Israel beliefs. Users spending time on TikTok are more likely to hold anti-Israel views compared to users of other social media platforms.
4. Ratio of Pro-Palestinian Views to Pro-Israel Views:
An intriguing finding is the significant imbalance in the spread of content related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. For every video with a pro-Israel hashtag in the United States, there are 54 videos with pro-Palestinian hashtags. This disproportionate representation on TikTok suggests a potential influence on public perception.
5. TikTok’s Scale and Its Impact:
Given TikTok’s vast user base, the aforementioned imbalance in content dissemination has far-reaching consequences. The sheer scale of TikTok amplifies the impact of the content, contributing to the rise in Anti Israel.
6. Conclusion:
This research highlights the concerning relationship between TikTok, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the surge in antisemitism. The disproportionate spread of pro-Palestinian content on TikTok, coupled with the platform’s widespread influence, underscores the need for further examination and potential interventions to mitigate the negative consequences on public opinion and social harmony.
7. Recommendations for Future Research:
Future research should explore the mechanisms through which TikTok content influences user attitudes and opinions. Additionally, a comparative analysis of content moderation policies on various social media platforms could provide insights into mitigating the spread of antisemitic sentiments.
Keywords: TikTok, Israel-Hamas conflict, antisemitism, social media, content imbalance, public opinion.
8. Information Sources:
- Frequency of Information:
- How often do you get updates on the current conflict between Israel and Hamas?
- Preferred Information Channels:
- Which sources do you regularly turn to for information? (Select all that apply)
- TV Outlets (FOX, CNN, MSNBC, ABC News, NBC, etc.)
- Friends and family
- Social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, etc.)
- Other (please specify):
- Which sources do you regularly turn to for information? (Select all that apply)
- Social Media Usage:
- How much time do you spend daily on the following platforms? (Select all that apply)
- Twitter/TikTok
- YouTube
- Other (please specify):
- How much time do you spend daily on the following platforms? (Select all that apply)
🤔 Attitude Towards the Israeli Conflict:
- Mark all statements you support or believe are true:
- Israel has a right to exist as a homeland for the Jewish people.
- Israel is right to defend itself against those who want to destroy it.
- Israel treats the Palestinians like the Nazis treated the Jews.
💡 Beliefs and Opinions:
- What do you believe to be true? (Select all that apply)
- There is sufficient evidence that certain vaccines can cause autism.
- Hillary Clinton misled the public regarding the Benghazi attack in 2012.
- The Holocaust did not take place or the death toll of Jews is exaggerated.
- Climate change is seasonal.
- White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, purposefully ignored a question from Fox News reporter Peter Doocy.
- Ted Cruz’s father was involved in the JFK assassination.
🌎 General Views:
- In general, how big of a problem is the spread of false and inaccurate information in the United States?
👥 Personal Affiliation:
- Please indicate your agreement or disagreement with the following statements:
- Jewish people can be trusted just as much as other American people in business.
- Jewish people are just as loyal to America as other American people.
- I am just as open to having Jewish friends as I am to having friends from other sections of American society.
- Compared to other groups, Jewish people have too much power in the media.
- Jewish people talk about the Holocaust just to further their political agenda.
- Jewish people chase money more than other people do.
- I am comfortable spending time with people who openly support Israel.
📊 Demographic Information:
- Age, Sex, Race, Ethnicity, Education, Income, Political Affiliation, Voter Registration, Religion, State