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A Quarter of Teens Eye Influencer Careers

One in four Greek teenagers wants a career tied to social media, such as becoming an influencer or digital content creator, according to a University of Athens study.

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The easy money and glamour of social media are influencing the career dreams of teenagers. One in four (25%) want to pursue careers related to the Internet and social media.

·Athens, Greece
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The profession of influencer and the creation of content for social media are increasingly gaining ground in the professional aspirations of teenagers, with one in four turning their interest to activities related to the Internet, Instagram and TikTok. This is one of the main conclusions of research carried out by the Laboratory of Counseling Science and Professional Careers of the University of Athens, with the participation of 400 career couns…

There is a clear need for children to turn to easy jobs that have high returns and lead to big profits with little effort.

A large percentage of teenagers reportedly want to become an influencer, due to the increased influence of social media, according to a survey conducted by the National University of Athens.

Influencers and YouTubers are what most teenagers want to become today. Influenced by social media and perhaps dazzled by their “showcase”. www.ertnews.gr

A survey by the National University of Athens (NKUA) among 400 career counselors highlights the professional trends of teenagers, with 25% for influencers and a high interest in psychology.

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Kathimerini broke the news in Athens, Greece on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
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