David Robbins

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Expertise: Emerging Gen Z Trends, Digital Culture, Psychology

David Robbins is a Gen Z behavioral expert and media analyst at EduBirdie. With a Bachelor's in Sociology and a Master’s in the Psychology of Digital Media, David combines interdisciplinary insights to examine the impact of digital media on consumer behavior, particularly within younger generations. He specializes in emerging trends, influence strategies, and the psychological effects of the digital landscape on Gen Z.

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Gen Z’s Holiday Spending Habits: Shop the Deals or Pay the Bills?

Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Hanukkah, Christmas… There’s no shortage of holidays coming up. It’s the season of giving, and therefore the season of spending. But with costs rising and budgets stretched, will Gen…

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13 Nov 2025 27 likes

The Naked Truth: How Gen Zers Really Feel About Their Bodies

Gen Z has put self-love in the spotlight, encouraging everyone to ditch the filters, embrace their stretch marks, and celebrate their curves. EduBirdie surveyed 2,000 Gen Zers on their attitudes towards body image, whether…

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21 Oct 2025 29 likes

Generation Conflicted: How Do Gen Zers Compare Themselves to Past Generations?

They roast boomers for hoarding all the wealth and mock millennials for their skin-tight jeans, but what does Gen Z really think of the generations before them? EduBirdie surveyed 2,000 Gen Zers on their…

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14 Oct 2025 17 likes

The Great Lock In: The Gen Z Trend Turning Fall Into a Fresh Start

Forget waiting until January to chase your personal goals. Gen Z is locking in today. What is the Great Lock In of 2025? Well, it’s a challenge in self-improvement. Participants commit to stricter routines—whether…

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06 Oct 2025 28 likes

Smarts in the Spotlight: Who Do Gen Zers Think is the Smartest Celebrity?

Fame and fortune don’t happen by accident. There’s no easy path to the top, and it takes brains as much as hustle – but out of all those who have made it into the…

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29 Sep 2025 35 likes

Memes, Money, and Elon Musk: How Does Gen Z Define Intelligence?

Generation Z has had their brains melted by social media, their laid-back attitude is telling of their intellect, and the infamous Gen Z stare? It’s proof of their low IQ. According to some, anyway.…

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02 Sep 2025 19 likes

Staying Closeted: What Holds Back LGBTQ+ Gen Zers from Coming Out

Who cares what previous generations think – For Gen Z, identity is fluid, love is love, and authenticity matters more than tradition. And that’s only counting those who are out and open to sharing…

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12 Jun 2025 1 like

Gen Z x AI: Consciousness, careers, and chatbot confessions

If you need help with your workload, who do you ask for help? Not a colleague, but artificial intelligence. And if you’re having troubles in your love life, who do you turn to for…

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09 Apr 2025 14 likes

Truth in the digital age: Is Gen Z drawn to conspiracy theories?

Aliens built the pyramids, billionaires are lizard people, and the world is a perfectly flat disc. Left-field beliefs have always existed, but the list of conspiracy theories has only grown and spread since the…

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18 Mar 2025 12 likes