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  approximately_how_many_hours_a_week_would_the_research_assistant: 5-6
  are_you_currently_looking_for_students_: 'No'
  confirmation_1: '1'
  contact_email_fsu_email: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email2: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email_if_affiliated_: mpareek@fsu.edu
  fsu_college: 'Social Sciences and Public Policy'
  fsu_department_if_applicable_: 'Sociology '
  headshot_optional_: '27146'
  if_the_project_location_is_off_campus_does_the_student_need_to_p: 'No'
  mentoring_philosophy: |+
    In my journey as a mentor, I view myself as a collaborative guide more than a directive leader. My philosophy is anchored in the belief that each mentee possesses unique strengths, aspirations, and experiences. Recognizing and celebrating these differences is my first step. I prioritize understanding their individual goals and dreams, ensuring that our collaboration is tailored to their personal and professional trajectory.
    A cornerstone of my mentoring approach is the cultivation of a relationship grounded in mutual respect. This provides a safe space where mentees feel comfortable to voice their doubts, share their mistakes, and seek guidance without fear of judgment. Mistakes, in my perspective, are invaluable learning opportunities. Thus, I encourage mentees to embrace them as stepping stones, not stumbling blocks.
    Equally crucial is empowering mentees to take ownership of their work, fostering a sense of responsibility and promoting accountability. Creating an interactive environment, where learning is driven by inquiry, ensures that mentees remain curious and engaged. I invest time in discerning what motivates each individual, using it as fuel to propel them forward. By challenging them, I aim to stretch their boundaries, ensuring they grow beyond their comfort zones.

  mentor_handbook_and_faqs: '1'
  name_of_other_faculty_collaborator_if_applicable_: ''
  number_of_assistants_needed_faculty_postdoc_max_6_graduate_stude: '3'
  other_faculty_collaborator_s_preferred_pronouns: ''
  overall_research_project_description: 'In the age of digital media, social influencers have emerged as key players in disseminating information on a wide range of topics, one of which is finance. This research seeks to qualitatively understand the role of finance influencers on social media platforms and the nature, accuracy, and social implications of the financial information they share. By analyzing content from leading finance influencers across major social media platforms, we aim to categorize the types of information disseminated, assess its quality, and evaluate its potential impact on public financial literacy and decision-making. Further, this study will explore the relationship between the credibility of these influencers, their followers'' demographics, and the likelihood of their content influencing financial behaviors. By bridging the domains of digital media studies and economic sociology, this research aims to contribute to our understanding of digital financial culture and the broader implications for financial literacy in the modern age.'
  please_add_any_additional_information_here: 'My wider interests remain in studying debt and how it percolates into people''s lives and how they subsequently deal with it. I am also interested in qualitative research methods and with this new project, I aim to explore the intersections of economic sociology and digital sociology using qualitative data. '
  please_provide_a_link_to_your_publications_a_video_clip_or_a_web: monikapareek.cargo.site
  please_select_the_choice_that_most_accurately_describes_your_exp: 'Partially Remote'
  please_select_the_location_of_your_project_: 'On FSU Main Campus'
  position_availability_for_student_research: 'Flexible schedule'
  position_title: 'Graduate Student'
  primary_research_mentor_name: 'Monika Pareek '
  project_keywords: 'Digital Sociology, Financial Literacy, Influencer Economy, Digital ethnography, Financial behavior '
  relevant_student_major_s_: 'I would prefer majors from sociology, economics or communications but I am open to most social science and humanities related disciplinary backgrounds of the RAs. '
  research_mentor_preferred_pronoun2: ''
  research_mentor_pronouns: 'She/her/hers '
  research_mentor_supervisor_if_different_from_above_: ''
  research_tasks_for_student_research_assistant_s_: |
    Literature Review: Find and review key literature in the area to identify existing theoretical and methodological ideas.  
    Data Collection: Identify relevant platforms and influencers that could be studied based on the purpose of our project. 
    Data Analysis: Identify tools/softwares best suited to the kind of analysis we undertake for this data. 
  roundtable_times_and_zoom_links: ''
  skills_that_research_assistants_may_need_: |-
    Note that these are all recommended skills, and they can all be learnt as we go through working on this project: 
    1. Ability to conduct literature reviews, identify credible sources, and extract relevant information. 
    2. Familiarity with qualitative research methodologies.
    3. Knowledge of social media platforms and their analytics tools.
    4. Ability to analyze and interpret data, identifying patterns, trends, and insights.
    5. Familiarity with content analysis and coding techniques.
  title_of_the_project: '"Finance in the Age of Influence: Decoding the Power and Prowess of Social Media''s Money Mentors" (Tentative title)'
  update_url: 'https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal?element_parents=elements/research_mentor_information/headshot_optional_&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=rDvpNhMyKOL9oKUaZb8u64WoRc5wFfP7RQeQVl8aTIg'
  urop_performance_evaluation: '1'
  urop_poster_presentation: '1'
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_2: ''
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_wh: ''
  when_students_are_reaching_out_via_email_what_is_your_preferreda: 'Monika '
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_roundt: 'Yes'
  year: '2023'