SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute Director Professor David Chan discussed the strong public reactions to the Population White Paper and the Land Use Plan recently released by the Government in terms…
A social and financial effect would be brought about when children are being taken care of by their grandparents. For example, people would assume that grandparents would be responsible for taking…
SMU Assistant Professor of Psychology William Tov, as well as SMU Professor of Psychology and Director of the Behavioural Sciences Institute David Chan highlighted the importance of employee well-…
Experts and observers are confident that the new Marriage and Parenthood package would work to keep the total fertility rate from sliding further. But on whether they can turn it around to go up,…
While one can go for lessons to learn how to feel more positive and happy, experts said that the advice is likely to be universal - not just applicable to Singaporeans - and that there are no quick…
SMU Professor of Public Policy Ann Florini joined the discussion panel to discuss predictions on what to expect for the year ahead. She commented on topics such as the United States’ engagement with…
Singaporeans have become less materialistic and more family-focused in the last 10 years but are no happier, according to a survey conducted by NUS. Commenting on the findings, SMU Associate…
Commenting on the two surveys by Gallup calling Singapore the “least positive” and “emotionless” society, SMU Assistant Professor of Psychology William Tov noted that well-being is not equated with…
SMU Associate Professor Kirpal Singh joined the panel to reflect on, and discuss about the various events in 2012, which had Singaporeans talking over the last 12 months. From million-dollar flats…
SMU Associate Professor of Political Science John Donaldson joined the discussion in the second of a 5-part series of 2012: A Year In Review, where he gave his analysis on US President Obama’s re-…