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

Mindrift•Hayward, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Mindrift is recruiting adults in the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California, for a paid, in-person research study about communication and interaction in everyday group conversations. Participants join a guided conversation with 2–4 people, led by a trained moderator. 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. Participants check in on site with a coordinator, who guides them through the process. 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 or withdraw. Each person may participate once. Eligible participants receive $110 through Mindrift after completing the session; travel costs are not covered. To apply, register on Mindrift and complete a short screening questionnaire. Eligible applicants will be invited to book a session. Sessions take place 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 participated in this study before; each person participates once.

Responsibilities

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