PERKEMBANGAN BAHASA LISAN ANAK USIA 5-6 TAHUN MENGGUNAKAN APLIKASI TIKTOK

Abstract

Oral language development in children aged 5–6 years is an important aspect that supports communication skills, social interaction, and cognitive development. In the digital era, TikTok has become one of the media platforms frequently accessed by young children and may become part of their daily activities. The various contents available on TikTok allow children to acquire new vocabulary and imitate speech patterns, intonation, and expressions presented in the videos they watch. This study aims to examine the use of TikTok among children aged 5–6 years, identify the oral language development of children who use TikTok, and explore the positive and negative impacts of TikTok use on children’s oral language development. This study employed a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation involving children aged 5–6 years and their parents in RT 007/009, Sukabumi Utara Village, Kebon Jeruk District, West Jakarta. Data analysis was conducted through data organization, data reduction, coding, data presentation, conclusion drawing, and triangulation. The results showed that TikTok serves as one of the media through which children gain language experiences. Children demonstrated oral language development through increased vocabulary, the ability to construct simple sentences, imitation of intonation and expressions, and greater confidence in communication. However, children also used viral vocabulary, slang, and expressions that were not appropriate for their age and were often imitated without understanding their meanings. Parental supervision plays an important role in guiding content selection and supporting TikTok use in accordance with children’s developmental stages.