Hagen/Sinclair Research is inviting people in the Santa Monica area 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 young adults between ages 18 and 24.

INCENTIVE: As a thank you for participating, those who complete the session receive $150 plus a $25 travel stipend for a total of $175

DATE/LOCATION: The sessions will run on August 11th through August 15th, 2025.

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

If you are interested in participating, 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. What is your age?

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* 3. What is your gender?

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* 4. What is your ethnicity?

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

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* 6. What is your occupation?

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

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

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* 9. Have you ever participated in a study on social media?

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* 10. If so social media sites/apps did you discuss?

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* 11. Do you own a mobile phone that you regularly use?

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

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* 13. Which mobile phone do you use regularly? Please record the make and model

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* 14. What version is your operating system?

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

  Today In the last week In the last month Inthe last two yeaRS
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
YouTube
Snapchat
Twitter (X)

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* 17. 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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* 18. What is Snapchat Spotlight?

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* 19. 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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* 20. On average, how many days per week do you watch Instagram Reels?

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* 21. Q12b. On average, how many days per week do you use Tiktok?

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* 22. Q12c. On average, how many days per week do you use Youtube Shorts?

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

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* 25. 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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