$110 Paid Group Conversation Study in Santa Clara

Mindrift•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is conducting an in-person research study about how people communicate and interact in everyday group conversations. Adults in the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay) area are invited to participate in a guided conversation session. Participants join a small group of 2–4 people and discuss everyday, non-sensitive topics with a trained moderator. Each session lasts about 90 minutes and is recorded on video and audio for research purposes. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form explaining what is involved and how recordings are used and stored. Participants may ask questions at any point and may withdraw. Eligible applicants register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire; those who qualify are invited to book a session. Each participant takes part once. The study runs from November 2026 through March 2027, with sessions held in person on weekdays. Participants receive $110 after completing the session. Travel costs are not covered.

Requirements

Be 18–64 years of age.
Live in or be able to travel to the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California.
Be comfortable holding a conversation in English.
Be comfortable being recorded on video and audio during the session.
Be able to attend one in-person weekday session between November 2026 and March 2027.
Have not participated in this study before; each person participates once.

Responsibilities

Check in on site with the study coordinator.
Join a guided conversation with a small group of 2–4 people, led by a trained moderator.
Discuss everyday, non-sensitive topics.
Participate in an approximately 90-minute session that is recorded on video and audio for research purposes.