Youth Well-being Research Study – Parent & Child Participants

Stanford Youth Well-being Study – US Parents & Children (Ages 9–13)NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS | REMOTE – UNITED STATESResearch Partners: Stanford University and Bocconi UniversityStudy Duration: Approximately 8 WeeksCompensation: $110 upon completionParticipation: One parent/guardian and one eligible child per householdAbout the StudyWe are inviting eligible parents and guardians across the United States to participate with their children in an upcoming research study exploring how smartphones and digital technologies influence children's well-being and family life.The Youth Well-being Project is a research initiative led by Stanford University in collaboration with Bocconi University. The study aims to better understand children's experiences with digital technology and contribute to research that helps families make more informed decisions about smartphone use.Applications are currently open to identify and confirm participants for the upcoming study batch scheduled to begin in January. Eligible families are encouraged to apply for consideration ahead of the start date.Who Can Participate?To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:Be a parent or legal guardian currently residing in the United States.Have a child between 9 and 13 years old.Ensure your child has their own smartphone with an active SIM card and working phone number.Be willing to participate in the study together with your child.Be able to complete the required online surveys and occasional text-message check-ins.Important device requirement: Your child must have a smartphone with an active SIM card. Tablets, Wi-Fi-only devices, and phones without a working SIM card or phone number are not eligible because the study requires installing an app on the child's phone.Only one child per household may participate.What Will Participants Be Asked to Do?Parent / Guardian ActivitiesComplete a small number of short online surveys.Respond to occasional text-message check-ins throughout the study.Install a designated parental-control app on your child's smartphone.Keep the app installed for the duration of the study.Child ActivitiesComplete two short online surveys.Participate in a few brief text-message check-ins.Keep the required app installed on their smartphone during the study period, as instructed.Study DetailsLocation: United States onlyFormat: Fully remoteExpected Start: January, following participant confirmationDuration: Approximately 8 weeksTime Commitment: Light and spread across the study periodCompensation: A flat payment of $110 upon completionHousehold Limit: One participating child per householdThe study involves brief survey activities and occasional check-ins. Although the study lasts approximately eight weeks, the active time commitment is expected to be relatively light.Why Participate?Contribute to research conducted by Stanford University in collaboration with Bocconi University.Help researchers understand the relationship between digital technology and children's well-being.Support research that may help families make more informed decisions about smartphone use.Participate remotely with a flexible schedule.Receive $110 upon successful completion of the study requirements.Application ProcessSubmit your application with your relevant eligibility information.Confirm that you and your child meet the participation and smartphone requirements.Eligible applicants may be contacted regarding participant selection and next steps.Selected families will receive further information ahead of the scheduled January start.We welcome all qualified applicants and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.Ready to Participate?If you are a US-based parent or guardian with a child aged 9–13 who owns a smartphone with an active SIM card, we encourage you to apply.