The Influence of Short-Duration Video Content on Short-Term Memory in Junior High School Students

(A Study of 30 Students at Yayasan Irtiqo Kebajikan)

Authors

  • Aline Azkiya Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia
  • Azzahra Salwa Ardina Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia
  • Khalisha Naura Polla Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia
  • Raisah Shabrina Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55606/jurrikes.v3i2.8145

Keywords:

Cognitive Function, Digital Media, Experimental Study, Short-Form Video, Short-Term Memory

Abstract

The increasing consumption of short-form video content, such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, has raised concerns regarding its impact on cognitive functions, particularly short-term memory. This study aimed to examine the effect of short duration video exposure on short-term memory performance among students at Yayasan Irtiqo Kebajikan. An experimental method with a two-group design was employed, consisting of an experimental group that watched short duration videos for 180 seconds and a control group that received no video exposure prior to the memory test. The participants were 40 students selected through random sampling. Short-term memory was measured using the ME Test, a subtest of the Intelligenz Struktur Test (IST), which assesses the ability to recall a series of words. The results of statistical analysis indicated a significant difference between the experimental and control groups (p < 0.05), with the experimental group demonstrating lower short-term memory scores. These findings suggest that exposure to short-form video content may negatively affect individuals ability to store and process information in short-term memory, highlighting the importance of managing digital media consumption among children and adolescents.

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2024-10-31

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Aline Azkiya, Azzahra Salwa Ardina, Khalisha Naura Polla, & Raisah Shabrina. (2024). The Influence of Short-Duration Video Content on Short-Term Memory in Junior High School Students: (A Study of 30 Students at Yayasan Irtiqo Kebajikan). JURNAL RISET RUMPUN ILMU KESEHATAN, 3(2), 138–149. https://doi.org/10.55606/jurrikes.v3i2.8145

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): Oktober : Jurnal Riset Rumpun Ilmu Kesehatan

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