Stanford Youth Study — US Parents & Kids (Age 9–13)

our verified AI client is recruiting participants for the **Youth Well-being Project**, a research study led by **Stanford University** in collaboration with **Bocconi University**, focused on how smartphones and digital tools affect children and families. **📋 Applications are open now.** We're accepting applications at this stage to **finalize and confirm participants for the upcoming batch, which begins in January.** Apply now to lock in your spot — selected applicants will have their place confirmed ahead of the January start. ## ✅ Who can take part — please read carefully - You are a **parent/guardian based in the United States** - You have a **child aged 9–13** - **Your child has their own smartphone with an active SIM card** (a working phone number). This is **required** — the study involves installing an app on the child's phone, so a tablet, Wi‑Fi‑only device, or a phone without a SIM will not qualify. - You and your child are **willing to take part together** *You can pick one child to take part with you — one child per household.* ## What you'll be asked to do - Complete a few short online surveys plus occasional text-message check-ins across the study - Install a parental-control app on your child's phone and keep it installed for the study period - Your child completes two short online surveys and a few text-message check-ins ## Engagement details - **Start:** January (applications are being finalized now) - **Format:** Remote — online surveys + short text-message check-ins - **Time commitment:** The study runs over **~8 weeks**. Active time is light — the surveys are short and the app simply stays installed on your child's phone during that period, with a few quick check-ins along the way - **Compensation:** A flat fee of $110, paid once on completion - **Participation:** One child per household ## Why participate - Contribute to Stanford + Bocconi research on children's well-being in the digital age - Help parents make more informed decisions about technology - Flexible, remote participation