Focus Group
I recently participated in the Social Media Financial Decision Making Roundtable, a national focus group hosted by New America in collaboration with a Princeton University organization. The roundtable brought together young adults to share insights on how college students interpret, trust, and act on long-term financial advice they encounter on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit. During the session, we discussed the factors that influence whether students rely on influencers or traditional sources such as financial education programs and counseling. The conversation also explored how social media shapes decisions related to saving, investing, and emerging areas like crypto. The event was designed to inform New America’s broader research on technology’s impact on social change, and participating allowed me to contribute firsthand perspectives on the financial behaviors and challenges facing college students today like me.