Paid Research Study: $110 for a 90-Minute In-Person Session
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 join a paid, guided conversation session. No special experience is needed, and people from all backgrounds, with different accents and first languages, are welcome. Participants check in with an on-site coordinator and join a small 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. The approximately 90-minute session is recorded on video and audio for research purposes. Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form that explains what is involved and how recordings are used and stored. Participants may ask questions or withdraw. Eligible participants register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire; those who qualify are invited to book a session. Sessions take place on weekdays between November 2026 and March 2027. Compensation is $110 for completing one session, paid through Mindrift. 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.
- Not have participated in this study before; each person participates once.
- No previous experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Check in on site with the coordinator and follow guidance through the study process.
- Participate in a guided conversation with a group of 2–4 people, led by a trained moderator.
- Discuss everyday, non-sensitive topics.
- Attend and complete one approximately 90-minute in-person session.
- Allow the session to be recorded on video and audio for research purposes.
Benefits
- $110 compensation for one 90-minute session, paid after completion through Mindrift.
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