Earn $110 in 90 Minutes: Paid Research Study
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), California area are invited to join a guided conversation session. No special experience is needed, and people from all backgrounds, accents, and first-language backgrounds are welcome. Participants check in with an on-site coordinator and join a group of 2–4 people for a conversation led by a trained moderator. Topics are everyday and non-sensitive, such as planning a birthday celebration or making everyday decisions. Each session lasts about 90 minutes and is recorded on video and audio for research purposes. Participation is voluntary and requires signing a consent form explaining the study and how recordings are used and stored. Participants may ask questions at any point and may withdraw. Eligible participants register with Mindrift, complete a short screening questionnaire, and, if eligible, are invited to book a session. Sessions take place in person on a weekday between November 2026 and March 2027. Compensation is $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 Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California.
- Be comfortable holding a conversation in English; non-native speakers and all accents are welcome.
- Be comfortable being recorded on video and audio during the session.
- Be able to attend one in-person session on a weekday between November 2026 and March 2027.
- Have not previously participated in the study; each person participates once.
- No previous experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Check in on site with the study coordinator.
- Participate in a guided conversation with 2–4 other people, led by a trained moderator.
- Discuss everyday, non-sensitive topics.
- Take part in an approximately 90-minute session that is recorded on video and audio for research purposes.
Benefits
- $110 compensation for one 90-minute session, paid through Mindrift after completing the session.
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