Role OverviewMindrift is running a research study on how people use their phones, apps, and everyday digital tools, and how that differs across languages and cultures. We’re looking for native Japanese speakers in New York to join a paid, 3-day in-person study in Midtown Manhattan.
What You Will Do
Spend 1-3 days with our research team in Midtown Manhattan. Walk us through how you use your phone and favourite apps in daily life. Share examples of your everyday phone activity with the research team. You decide what’s included. Fill in a short questionnaire about your habits.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You use Japanese in everyday life: texting friends, email, notes. You’ve used a smartphone as your main personal phone for 3+ years. Comfortable communicating in English. Available for 3 consecutive days (Mon–Wed or Thu–Sat), starting October 16 on Friday.
Requirements
- 18+ and currently living in NYC.
- A native Japanese speaker who grew up in Japan.
- You use Japanese in everyday life: texting friends, email, notes.
- You’ve used a smartphone as your main personal phone for 3+ years.
- Comfortable communicating in English.
- Available for 3 consecutive days (Mon–Wed or Thu–Sat), starting October 16 on Friday.
- Not currently employed by a tech or AI company.
Benefits
- $100/hour, up to $2,400 for the full study.
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