Paid Life Experiences Research Study
The Ohio State University is studying how daily experiences and phone use impact teens’ mental and physical health.
Fast Facts
Uses social media & identifies as White or African American/Black
13-17 Years Old
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Columbus, OH
Study Background
The Ohio State University invites your family to participate in an important research study.
The Ohio Study, conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University, investigates how teens’ daily activities, relationships, and social media habits influence their mental and physical health. By participating, your family will contribute to innovative research that aims to shape the future of adolescent health. This unique study involves home visits where an interviewer will ask questions about life experiences, friends, and family, as well as collect hair and blood samples to measure stress and immune function. Participants will also complete short daily surveys, wear a heart-monitoring watch, and use a phone app that tracks app usage and typed words. Together, these insights will help uncover the connections between daily life and overall well-being in teens.
Help advance adolescent health research and see if your child qualifies for this study today!
Study Background
The Ohio State University invites your family to participate in an important research study.
The Ohio Study, conducted by researchers at The Ohio State University, investigates how teens’ daily activities, relationships, and social media habits influence their mental and physical health. By participating, your family will contribute to innovative research that aims to shape the future of adolescent health. This unique study involves home visits where an interviewer will ask questions about life experiences, friends, and family, as well as collect hair and blood samples to measure stress and immune function. Participants will also complete short daily surveys, wear a heart-monitoring watch, and use a phone app that tracks app usage and typed words. Together, these insights will help uncover the connections between daily life and overall well-being in teens.
Help advance adolescent health research and see if you or your child qualifies for this study today!
Additional Information
Researchers aim to better understand how teens’ daily lives, social media use, and relationships impact their mental and physical health. The findings could help improve health outcomes for future generations.
You or your child may qualify for a study if you/they meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
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Are between the ages of 13 and 17
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Have used TikTok, Snapchat, or Instagram in the last month
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Identify as either White or African American/Black
If your child qualifies, an interviewer will visit your home several times to ask questions about their life experiences, friends, and family. They will also collect blood and hair samples, measure heart activity, and set up an app on your child’s phone to track social media usage. Your child will also complete short surveys on their phone throughout the study.
Your family could earn up to $585 in cash or checks for participating.
Compensation includes payments for interviews, surveys, and other study activities. Payments are considered taxable income.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
