Paid Study for International Students - Native Italian Speakers from Italy, NYC
About The Position
Mindrift is recruiting native Italian speakers who grew up in Italy and currently live in New York City for a paid, in-person research study in Midtown Manhattan. The study explores how people use phones, apps, and everyday digital tools across languages and cultures. Participants will spend 1–3 days with the research team, demonstrate their everyday phone and app use, share examples of phone activity they choose to include, and complete a short questionnaire. Participation is voluntary, governed by a signed consent form, and participants may ask questions or stop at any time. The full study pays $1,200–$1,600. Applicants register on Mindrift and complete a screening questionnaire; shortlisted participants will be notified of their session dates.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and currently living in New York City.
- Be a native Italian speaker who grew up in Italy.
- Use Italian in everyday life, such as for texting, email, or notes.
- Have used a smartphone as your main personal phone for at least 3 years.
- Be comfortable communicating in English.
- Be available for 3 consecutive days, either Monday–Wednesday or Thursday–Saturday.
- Not currently be employed by a technology or AI company.
Nice To Haves
- International students, people new to New York City, and people between jobs or with a flexible schedule are described as a great fit.
Responsibilities
- Walk the research team through how you use your phone and favorite apps in everyday life.
- Share examples of everyday phone activity with the research team, choosing what to include.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your habits.
Benefits
- Compensation of $1,200–$1,600 for the full study.
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