Use of TikTok in sports journalism and its acceptance by students in the communications program at the University of Guayaquil
Abstract
The use of TikTok in sports content creation has emerged as an attractive tool for Communication students at the University of Guayaquil. This analysis focuses on evaluating how TikTok contributes to sports content creation and its acceptance by students. Objective: To analyze the influence of the TikTok social media platform as a sports content development tool for Communication students at the University of Guayaquil. Methodology: A survey was conducted with 120 students and three interviews were conducted with experts to understand their perceptions of TikTok in the field of sports journalism. Results: The results indicate that 45% of students spend between 0 and 30 minutes on TikTok, and 38% consider the platform useful for sharing sports content interactively. Furthermore, 55% believe that TikTok facilitates the connection between sports journalism and fans. However, there is a need to improve journalistic rigor, as some students still struggle to maintain accuracy in their content.
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