Stanford Youth Study — US Parents & Kids (Age 9–13) | $120 One-Time Remote
Overview
This remote research opportunity from Stanford University and Bocconi University seeks U.S. parents and their children aged 9–13 to study how smartphones and digital tools shape family life and well-being. Participants complete online surveys, short text-message check-ins, and install a parental-control app on the child's phone. In return, families receive a $120 flat fee for roughly an hour of total participation. It's a flexible, at-home way to contribute to meaningful academic research.
What You'll Do5
- 1Complete online surveys about your child's daily habits, routines, and screen-time usage.
- 2Answer a few short text-message questions about your family's digital environment.
- 3Install a parental-control app on your child's smartphone for the duration of the study.
- 4Have your child answer two brief online surveys and a small set of text-message questions about how they feel.
- 5Coordinate with your child so you can participate together — one child per household.
Requirements5
- 1You must be a parent or guardian of a child who is currently 9–13 years old.
- 2Your child needs to have their own smartphone for the study period.
- 3You're willing to install and use a parental-control app on that phone.
- 4Both you and your child are comfortable taking part remotely.
- 5You must be based in the United States for the entire engagement.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is ideal for parents who are curious about how technology impacts their kids and want to contribute to academic research. You should be comfortable following study instructions, working through online surveys, and using a basic parental-control app. Since the study involves both parent and child, it’s best for families who can set aside about an hour together and enjoy sharing their experiences.
Salary Insight
$120 one-time flat fee for completing the study. Payment is issued after you finish all required surveys and check-ins.
Location
Application Tip
Before you apply, confirm that your child’s smartphone can support third-party parental-control apps (iOS and Android both work), and pick a quiet time when you and your child can complete the surveys together — this makes the process much smoother.
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