Earn $110 in 90 Minutes: Paid Research Study
About The Position
Mindrift is conducting an in-person research study exploring how people communicate and interact in everyday group conversations. Adults in the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California area are invited to participate in one paid, guided conversation session. People from all backgrounds, accents, and first-language backgrounds are welcome; no previous experience is required. 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 covered by a signed consent form explaining the study and how recordings are used and stored. Participants may ask questions and withdraw from the study. Eligible participants must be 18–64, live in or be able to travel to the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), be comfortable conversing in English and being recorded, and be available for one in-person weekday session between November 2026 and March 2027. Participants must not have taken part in this study before. Compensation is $110, paid through Mindrift after completing the session; travel costs are not covered. Applicants register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire, and eligible applicants are invited to book a session.
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 weekday session between November 2026 and March 2027.
- Have not participated in this study before.
- No previous experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Check in on site with the study coordinator.
- Join a small group of 2–4 people for a guided conversation led by a trained moderator.
- Discuss everyday, non-sensitive topics.
- Participate in an approximately 90-minute session recorded on video and audio for research purposes.
- Complete a short screening questionnaire when applying.
Benefits
- $110 compensation for completing one 90-minute session, paid through Mindrift.
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