Paid Research Study: $110 for a 90-Minute In-Person Session

Mindrift•Union City, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is conducting an in-person research study on how people communicate and interact in everyday group conversations. Adults in the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California, area are invited to participate in a paid, guided conversation session. Participants from all backgrounds, with different accents and first languages, are welcome; no special experience is needed. Participants check in with an on-site coordinator and join a group of 2–4 people for a conversation led by a trained moderator. Discussion topics are everyday and non-sensitive, such as planning a birthday celebration or making everyday decisions. The 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 or withdraw. Eligible applicants register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire. Those who meet the requirements are invited to book a session. The study pays $110 after completion; travel costs are not covered. Sessions take place in person on weekdays from November 2026 through March 2027.

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.
Not have taken part in this study before; each person participates once.

Responsibilities

Check in on site with the study coordinator.
Take part in a guided conversation in a group of 2–4 people, led by a trained moderator.
Discuss everyday, non-sensitive topics during a session of about 90 minutes.
Participate in video and audio recording for research purposes.