Social Connection Research

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Frequently Asked Questions
If I decide to participate, what do I need to do?

Plan to do whatever you were going to do on Friday night – whether that’s attending a Shabbat dinner with OneTable (or outside of OneTable), going out for drinks, running errands, watching a movie, paragliding, or anything else. 

On Thursday morning July 11, July 18, or July 25, you’ll be sent a link to the first survey, which you’ll need to take before you start your Friday night. On Sunday morning July 14, July 21, or July 28, you’ll be sent a link to the second survey, which you’ll need to take by 12PM ET that following Tuesday.

Do I need to sign up now?

Want to participate? Look for an email with the first survey link coming July 11th. Afraid you’ll miss it? Sign up to receive a special reminder here.

Do I need to attend a OneTable Shabbat dinner to participate?

No! Plan to do whatever you were going to do on Friday night – whether that’s attending a Shabbat dinner with OneTable (or outside of OneTable), going out for drinks, running errands, watching a movie, paragliding, or anything else.

When will this study take place?

July 12, July 19, July 26

The study is planned to run over three consecutive weeks in July but may run for a longer or shorter period of time, depending on the number of respondents.

Will I be paid?

Yes, if you choose to participate, you will receive two small incentive payments and the opportunity to receive other prizes. 

  • After you submit Survey #1, you will be invited to a virtual class with a special guest chef, and offered the opportunity to enter a raffle for one of 100 cookbooks.
  • After you submit Survey #2, you will receive a $25 Amazon gift card and the opportunity to enter a raffle for special OneTable themed prizes of up to an estimated $395 value.

Please note that the survey will be capped to the first 1500 completed responses. 

The categories are:

  • Cooking: Rhone, 4.5 quart, Le Creuset ($390 total value).
  • Intention: Esther Perel’s Where Should We Begin game, books including The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker, a one-year subscription to Headspace, and a one-year subscription + unplugging box, to Aro ($360 total value).
  • Ritual: Shabbat ritual items from Oneg Shabbat Box and the Shabbat Set from Our Place ($395 total value).
Didn’t OneTable already do an experiment? Why are you doing this study?

This additional study will allow us to deepen our investigation into the relationship between Shabbat dinner and social connectedness and provide new insights on the different ways you spend your Friday nights and what that means for you and your sense of connection to others.

What if I am doing a Solo Shabbat?

We are interested in participants who are doing Solo Shabbats as well. If you are doing a Solo Shabbat during this time, you will be emailed by OneTable separately.