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 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 on site with a coordinator and join a small 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. 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 what is involved and how recordings are used and stored. Participants may ask questions at any point and may choose to withdraw. Eligible participants register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire; those who qualify are invited to book a session. The study runs from November 2026 through March 2027. Participants receive $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 weekday session between November 2026 and March 2027.
- Have not participated in this study before; each person participates once.
Responsibilities
- Check in on site with the study coordinator and follow their guidance through the session.
- Participate in a guided conversation with a group of 2–4 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 the session is completed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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