Overview
Randomized and controlled experimental study to evaluate how influencer food ads on TikTok affect calorie purchases among youth (ages 10-13). Participants will be randomized to one of two conditions: (1) seeing an influencer with food or (2) seeing an influencer without food. Participants will complete a 15-minute survey in which they will be randomized to one of two conditions and view and rate TikTok influencer ads associated with their condition. Then they will complete a food purchasing task in which they will shop in an online store that will display six food items and six beverages. Finally, they will answer demographic questions (e.g., self-reported height and weight) and view a debriefing summary that describes the full purpose of the study.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participants must be 10-13 years old
- Identify as only non-Latino White or only Black/African American
- Report that they log into TikTok at least once daily
- Read and speak English
Exclusion Criteria:
• Any criteria not met as listed above will bar an adolescent from participating in the study