Adoption of TikTok as a Learning Tool in Physical Education: Evidence from the Philippines

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Main Authors: Sibug, Vanessa B., Sunga, Jan Henry B., Fernando, Emerson Q., Ovejas, Roe Vincent S., Mendoza, Arjan Gil S., Onofre, Trisha Anne A., Regala, Agnes R., Miranda, John Paul P.
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author Sibug, Vanessa B.
Sunga, Jan Henry B.
Fernando, Emerson Q.
Ovejas, Roe Vincent S.
Mendoza, Arjan Gil S.
Onofre, Trisha Anne A.
Regala, Agnes R.
Miranda, John Paul P.
author_facet Sibug, Vanessa B.
Sunga, Jan Henry B.
Fernando, Emerson Q.
Ovejas, Roe Vincent S.
Mendoza, Arjan Gil S.
Onofre, Trisha Anne A.
Regala, Agnes R.
Miranda, John Paul P.
contents This study examines the factors that influence the adoption of TikTok as a learning tool for physical education (PE)-related content among tertiary students in the Philippines. The study applies the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Uses and Gratification Theory (UGT) to assess Information Seeking, Personal Identity, Social Interaction, Entertainment, Perceived Usefulness (PU), Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), and Intention to Use (IU). A cross-sectional design and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were employed. The sample included 1,075 regular TikTok users with an average age of 19 years, the majority of whom were female. The analysis revealed that PU and PEOU were the strongest predictors of IU TikTok for PE related content. The results indicate that TikTok provides an engaging and accessible medium that supports active learning and participation in PE. The study offers empirical evidence from the Philippines and contributes to the academic discussion on the role of short-form video platforms in PE.
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spellingShingle Adoption of TikTok as a Learning Tool in Physical Education: Evidence from the Philippines
Sibug, Vanessa B.
Sunga, Jan Henry B.
Fernando, Emerson Q.
Ovejas, Roe Vincent S.
Mendoza, Arjan Gil S.
Onofre, Trisha Anne A.
Regala, Agnes R.
Miranda, John Paul P.
Computers and Society
This study examines the factors that influence the adoption of TikTok as a learning tool for physical education (PE)-related content among tertiary students in the Philippines. The study applies the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Uses and Gratification Theory (UGT) to assess Information Seeking, Personal Identity, Social Interaction, Entertainment, Perceived Usefulness (PU), Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), and Intention to Use (IU). A cross-sectional design and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were employed. The sample included 1,075 regular TikTok users with an average age of 19 years, the majority of whom were female. The analysis revealed that PU and PEOU were the strongest predictors of IU TikTok for PE related content. The results indicate that TikTok provides an engaging and accessible medium that supports active learning and participation in PE. The study offers empirical evidence from the Philippines and contributes to the academic discussion on the role of short-form video platforms in PE.
title Adoption of TikTok as a Learning Tool in Physical Education: Evidence from the Philippines
topic Computers and Society
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.25049