Scientists reveal key signs of TikTok addiction – and lonely women are most likely to be affected

Are YOU hooked on TikTok? Scientists reveal the most definitive signs of addiction to the app – and say lonely women are most likely to be affected

• Scientists analysed 173 TikTok users to identify key signs of addiction to the app
• Results revealed that 6.4% of TikTok users were at-risk of being addicted
• These users tended to score higher on loneliness and extroversion, while females were also more likely to be at-risk than males

By Shivali Best For Mailonline

Published: 05:28 EDT, 9 May 2022 | Updated: 05:29 EDT, 9 May 2022