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Popular TikTok Doctors Exert Major Influence on Gen Z Followers
Key Takeaways
- Gen Z increasingly turns to TikTok doctors for health advice.
- Followers view online influencers as more accessible than real doctors.
- Many users fail to verify the medical credentials of these influencers.
- Trust remains high even when influencers sell commercial products.
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A recent study published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs examines the significant impact of physician-influencers on Gen Z TikTok users. Researchers found that young adults perceive these online doctors as altruistic, accessible, and highly credible compared to their actual physicians.
The findings raise concerns regarding medical misinformation and consumer trust, as followers frequently fail to check the credentials of these influencers. Even when physician-influencers promote and sell commercial products, their audience continues to rely on them for health advice.
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