My research has contributed to public discussions on psychology, technology, and society, resulting in interviews, media features, and press coverage across a range of platforms. Alongside this, my teaching and mentorship have inspired students and supported their personal and professional growth.
Media Mentions (Research)
Lynda Hong (Host). (2026, May 14). Youth porn addiction: Understanding the digital dopamine trap [Broadcast]. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/12-year-olds-in-therapy-the-silent-rise-in-youth-porn-addiction
Medical Xpress. (2026, February 7). Help for adults addicted to social media and internet gaming. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-adults-addicted-social-media-internet.html
ABC North Queensland. (2026, February 4). Internet gaming disorder and social media addiction [Broadcast]. ABC.
The Straits Times. (2026, February 1). Problematic gaming prevalent among young adults in Singapore, shows need for ‘third places’: Experts. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/problematic-gaming-prevalent-among-young-adults-in-spore-shows-need-for-third-place-experts
Business Insider. (2025, April 29). This Chinese mobile dating game is getting single women across Asia to open their hearts—And wallets. We went to a fan event to figure out why. https://www.businessinsider.com/chinese-video-game-love-and-deepspace-antidote-loneliness-single-women-2025-4
Thrive Psychology Clinic. (2023, August 1). Drawing the line for social media. https://www.thrivepsychology.com.sg/post/drawing-the-line-for-social-media-1
TheAsianParent. (2023, February 2). Fear of death may motivate us to play games excessively. https://sg.theasianparent.com/fear-of-death-may-motivate-us-to-play-games-excessively
Rice Media. (2022, May 14). Six years on, are we finally ready to properly talk about race? https://www.ricemedia.co/cna-ips-study-shows-change-and-continuity-of-our-race-relations
CNA Insider. (2022, March 31). Finding out that we all have hidden racial bias | Regardless of race: 5 years on – Part 1/2 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M195UCCCgXQ
IGN. (2022, February 16). Study: Neurotic people more likely to experience video game addiction. https://sea.ign.com/video-games-1/182107/news/study-neurotic-people-more-likely-to-experience-video-game-addiction
Townsville Bulletin. (2022, February 5). Can video games improve hand-eye co-ordination? https://www.pressreader.com/australia/townsville-bulletin/20220205/282583086414641
The National Tribune. (2022, January 12). Gaming addiction linked to personality. The National Tribune. https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/gaming-addiction-linked-to-personality/
The Economist. (2021, July 29). Racial prejudice rears its head in Singapore. https://www.economist.com/asia/2021/07/29/racial-prejudice-rears-its-head-in-singapore
TheHomeGround. (2021, July 15). Origins of racism in Singapore and how it colours our human experience. https://thehomeground.asia/destinations/singapore/origins-of-racism-in-singapore-and-how-it-colours-our-human-experience/
Today. (2021, June 19). The Big Read: High time to talk about racism, but Singapore society ill-equipped after decades of treating it as taboo. https://www.todayonline.com/big-read/big-read-high-time-talk-about-racism-singapore-society-ill-equipped-after-decades-treating
Yahoo. (2020, August 21). Loving outside the lines, Singapore’s interracial couples break down racism and division. https://sg.style.yahoo.com/loving-outside-lines-singapore-interracial-070657604.html
The Straits Times. (2020, August 8). Let’s talk about race: Youth lead constructive discussions to dismantle racism. https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/lets-talk-about-race-youth-lead-constructive-discussions-to-dismantle-racism
The Straits Times. (2020, June 14). Talking to kids about racism. https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/talking-to-kids-about-racism
Mirage News. (2020, May 22). Older people may be more at risk from gaming addiction. https://www.miragenews.com/older-people-may-be-more-at-risk-from-gaming-addiction
Media Mentions (Teaching)
The Straits Times. (2023, March 2). From research to action: He’s using findings to back actionable ways to improve your well-being. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/james-cook-university-jcu-research-actionable-ways-improve-well-being
CNA. (2022, August 10). Riding into a career as an equine-assisted therapist. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/advertorial/riding-career-equine-assisted-therapist-2851886
The Straits Times. (2020, November 6). Making sense of a chaotic world. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/making-sense-of-a-chaotic-world
The Straits Times. (2020, August 21). A rewarding career helping children with autism lead productive lives. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/a-rewarding-career-helping-children-with-autism-lead-productive-lives
The Straits Times. (2019, October 25). In sync with the human psyche. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/in-sync-with-the-human-psyche
University Press Releases
James Cook University. (2026, April 6). Study: Does problematic gaming cause poor academic performance, or is it the other way round? https://www.jcu.edu.sg/news/releases/Does-problematic-gaming-cause-poor-academic-performance,-or-is-it-the-other-way-round
James Cook University. (2026, February 3). Help for adults addicted to social media and internet gaming. https://www.jcu.edu.au/news/releases/2026/february/internet-gaming-disorder
James Cook University. (2025, December 29). One in ten people may experience problematic pornography use, meta-analysis of global studies suggests. https://www.jcu.edu.sg/news/releases/one-in-ten-people-may-experience-problematic-pornography-use,-meta-analysis-of-global-studies-suggests
James Cook University. (2025, March 28). Gaming and Internet Gaming disorders: A growing concern for young adults in Singapore. https://www.jcu.edu.sg/news/releases/gaming-and-internet-gaming-disorders-a-growing-concern-for-young-adults-in-singapore
James Cook University. (2025, March 11). A study into how cultural orientation influences Internet Gaming Disorder. https://www.jcu.edu.sg/news/releases/a-study-into-how-cultural-orientation-influences-internet-gaming-disorder
James Cook University. (2024, June 20). Study investigates how social media addiction and internet gaming disorder impact sleep quality. https://www.jcu.edu.sg/news/releases/study-investigates-how-social-media-addiction-and-internet-gaming-disorder-impact-sleep-quality
James Cook University. (2023, December 6). Self-esteem plays a crucial role in managing death anxiety and fear of missing out. https://www.jcu.edu.sg/news/releases/self-esteem-plays-a-crucial-role-in-managing-death-anxiety-and-fear-of-missing-out
James Cook University. (2023, January 18). Fear of death may motivate us to play games excessively. https://www.jcu.edu.sg/news/releases/fear-of-death-may-motivate-us-to-play-games-excessively
James Cook University. (2022, May 17). Terror management theory: Thinking about death can bring out the worst in us. https://www.jcu.edu.sg/news/releases/terror-management-theory-thinking-about-death-can-bring-out-the-worst-in-us
James Cook University. (2022, January 13). The relationship between your personality and gaming addiction. https://www.jcu.edu.sg/news/releases/the-relationship-between-your-personality-and-gaming-addiction
James Cook University. (2020, July 3). Racism in Singapore: Examining how racial discrimination impacts hiring decisions. https://www.jcu.edu.sg/news/releases/racism-in-singapore-examining-how-racial-discrimination-impacts-hiring-decisions
James Cook University. (2020, May 22). Older people may be more at risk from gaming addiction. https://www.jcu.edu.au/news/releases/2020/may/older-people-may-be-more-at-risk-from-gaming-addiction