Hagen/Sinclair Research is inviting Los Angeles area teens to participate in an in-person usability interview about Social Media applications. This is a fun and exciting opportunity to test emerging technologies that could be integrated into new applications. For this study, we would like to talk to teens aged 13 to 17.

INCENTIVE: As a thank you for participating, those who complete the session receive $150 plus a $50 travel stipend for a total of $200.

DATE/LOCATION: The sessions will run on August 18th through August 21st, 2025. Parents must accompany their child however; won't join them for the interview.

FORMAT/LOCATION: 60-minute in-person interview in Santa Monica

QUALIFYING CHILDREN: If the answers pre-qualify your child for the study, we will call to complete the screening. We want to ask your child some questions to ensure they qualify for the upcoming project. Of course, you are welcome to stay on the line too as we ask a few questions, but please allow your son/daughter to speak for him/herself.

If you are interested in HAVING YOUR CHILD PARTICIPATE, please provide the following information. If your answers pre-qualify you for the study, one of our recruiters will call you to complete the screening process.

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* 1. Please enter the following information. We ask for your industry and occupation in order to invite you to appropriate studies. Your address is solely for the purpose of sending incentive checks.

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* 2. In what city and state do you live?

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* 3. What is your occupation?

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* 4. What is your spouse/significant other’s occupation?

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* 5. Do you or anyone in the household work for or ever worked for:

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* 6. Do you currently have any children under the age of 18 living at home with you?

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* 7. You indicated there is a child between the ages of 13 and 17 in your home. Are you the legal guardian?

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* 8. Would you consent to your child under 18 participating in an in-person social media study?

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* 9. Just to be sure, would your child be comfortable in a research setting talking about their attitudes and interests?

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* 10. What is/are the age(s) and gender(s) of the child(ren) in your household?

  Male Female 13 14 15 16 17
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Child 2
Child 3
Child 4
Please answer the remaining questions regarding your 13 to 17 year old child that uses social media apps. In regards to their use frequency, we will need to speak with your child to confirm.

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* 11. Do you have a child between the ages of 13-17 that uses social media apps?

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* 12. Has your child ever participated in a focus group, or a one-on-one discussion with a researcher about social media?

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* 13. If so, social media sites/apps did your child discuss?

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* 14. Which best describes your child’s race or ethnic background?

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* 15. Does your child have a mobile phone that he/she regularly uses?

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* 16. How often does your child use their mobile phone?

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* 17. Which mobile phone do they use regularly? Please record the make and model

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* 18. What version is the operating system? Android or iOS?

These questions are about how often your child uses different Social Media apps. The YOU referred to is your child.

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* 19. What is your gender?

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* 20. How often do you use your mobile phone?

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* 21. How do you feel about each of the following brands or companies?

  Love it Like it Indifferent Dislike it Hate it
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
Snapchat
Twitter

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* 22. When did you last use each of the following apps, if ever?

  Today In the last week In the last month In the last two years More than two years Never
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
YouTube
Snapchat
Twitter (X)

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* 23. How often do you use each of the following apps?

  Multiple X a day Daily A few X a week Monthly < Monthly
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
YouTube
Snapchat
Twitter (X)

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* 24. What is Snapchat Spotlight?

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* 25. How often do you use each feature in Snapchat?

  Multiple times a day Daily A few times a week Monthly < than monthly Never
Send Chat Messages
Watch Videos on Spotlight
Check the Map
View Stories
Send Snaps

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* 26. On average, how many days per week do you watch videos on Spotlight?

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* 27. We will be audio and videotaping the sessions for research purposes only – these will not be used anywhere else. Is this OK with you?

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* 28. Will you be willing to review and return to us a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to the interview?

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* 29. Incentive Payments are paid electronically. After the study is completed, you will receive a link. Selections will include a pre-paid Visa or Mastercard, a Gift card from over 2000 vendors (including Amazon, Hulu, Uber, etc.), or the option of a cash deposit with a small handling fee.

Thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. A recruiter will call you to complete the screening process if your answers are a match the study qualifications.

This is a legitimate paid market research study. To verify, go to our website: WWW.HAGENSINCLAIR.COM/. If you want to receive personal invitations to future studies click the PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION LINK and sign up. We will contact you if a project arises that looks like a good fit for you. Thanks again!

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