According to a report released by the Ministry of Social and Family Development, the number of elderly residents aged 65 and above living alone reached 78,135 last year, more than doubling from 35,…
In an interview [from 35m:19s – 43m:44s], SMU Professor of Psychology Norman Li explained that human emotions are diverse and have evolved over millions of years. Our natural preference for sweet…
SMU Dean of Students and Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan pointed out that dementia requires professional medical intervention. However, many people mistakenly believe that dementia…
Nearly 15 per cent of Singaporeans in their 60s, and one in five Singaporeans in their 50s, do not have children, according to research on ageing in recent years. For these adults, a recent local…
Commenting on singles being in no rush to marry or have children, SMU Dean of Students and Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan said young people want the freedom to explore goals other…
It has been a decades-long norm for young couples in Singapore to apply for a public housing flat before they are even engaged, provided they register their marriage three months before collecting…
Photo taken from articleSMU President Professor Lily Kong has been conferred the Royal Geographical Society (with the institute of British Geographers) Victoria Medal 2024 for conspicuous merit in…
In an interview, SMU Professor of Sociology (Practice) and Director of Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA) Paulin Straughan discussed how people must rethink the meaning of retirement in…
Commenting on the anti-Israel protests at several universities in the US that continue to escalate, SMU Associate Professor of Political Science John Donaldson opined that US President Joe Biden is "…
The Straits Time's Work Talk podcast featured SMU Dean of Students and Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan and Founder of Anthro Insights Mr Issac Lim. They shared their views on how…
