The Role of Code-Mixing in TikTok Content: How Mixed Language Videos Affect Students’ Vocabulary Growth at SMAN 1 SOJOL

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58421/gehu.v5i1.1089

Authors

  • Fina Nurdiana Universitas Tadulako
  • Muhammad Arid Universitas Tadulako
  • Wahyudin Wahyudin Universitas Tadulako
  • Mochtar Marhum Universitas Tadulako

Keywords:

code-mixing, TikTok Content, Mixed Language Videos, Vocabulary Growth

Abstract

The widespread use of TikTok among students has increased their exposure to English–Indonesian code-mixing, which may influence vocabulary learning. However, empirical evidence regarding the effect of code-mixed TikTok content on students’ vocabulary development remains limited. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effect of TikTok content containing English–Indonesian code-mixing on students’ vocabulary development at SMAN 1 Sojol. This study employed a quantitative pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test. The participants were 27 students from class X-C, selected through purposive sampling. Vocabulary tests and classroom observations were used as research instruments, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ vocabulary mastery, with the mean score increasing from 57.78 in the pre-test to 74.63 in the post-test, resulting in an average gain of 16.85 points. The statistical analysis revealed a p-value of 0.000 (< 0.05), indicating a significant effect of the treatment. These findings suggest that exposure to code-mixed TikTok content effectively enhances students’ vocabulary acquisition by providing contextual, engaging, and multimodal language input. Thus, TikTok can be considered an effective supplementary learning tool to support English vocabulary development.

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Author Biographies

Muhammad Arid, Universitas Tadulako

Nama: Drs. Muhammad Arid, M. Pd

NIP: 19630706 199003 1 006

Kode Dosen: MD

Jabatan Fungsi: Asisten Ahli

Bidang Keahlian: S1 Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris & S2 Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

                                                                                                   

Wahyudin Wahyudin, Universitas Tadulako

Nama: Wahyudin, S. Pd, M. Pd

NIP: 19781206 200604 1 001

Jabatan Fungsi: Lektor

Bidang Keahlian: S1 Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris & S2 Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

                                                                                                   

Mochtar Marhum, Universitas Tadulako

Nama: Drs. Mochtar Marhum. M. ED., Ph.D

NIP: 19660313 199203 1 001

Jabatan Fungsi: Lektor Kepala

Bidang Keahlian:

1. S1 Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris

2. S2 Language  Educational Planning

3. S3 Language Policy and Educational Planning

                                                                                                   

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2026-02-07

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F. Nurdiana, M. Arid, W. Wahyudin, and M. Marhum, “The Role of Code-Mixing in TikTok Content: How Mixed Language Videos Affect Students’ Vocabulary Growth at SMAN 1 SOJOL”, J.Gen.Educ.Humanit., vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 1059–1070, Feb. 2026.

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