My research has an impact on society, and I am often interviewed and quoted by the media. Furthermore, my teaching has an impact on students, and they often credit me as a source of inspiration.
Media Mentions (Research)
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. (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