Help Advance Research on Teens’ Daily Lives and Health!

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.

This study explores how teens’ daily activities, relationships, and social media habits are connected to their overall well-being. By joining, your family can contribute to groundbreaking research that helps shape the future of adolescent health.

Help advance adolescent health research 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.

This study explores how teens’ daily activities, relationships, and social media habits are connected to their overall well-being. By joining, your family can contribute to groundbreaking research that helps shape the future of adolescent health.

Help advance adolescent health research see if 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 may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Are between the ages of 13 and 17.

  • Have used TikTok, Snapchat, or Instagram in the last month.

  • 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 child could earn up to $585 in cash or checks for their participation. 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.