Psychology

Growing Positively

Teachers, coaches, parents and guardians are responsible for providing a positive and safe learning environment for children. There are, however, instances where physical and mental violence is perceived as a 鈥渢ool鈥 for teaching, despite the risk of causing severe and long-lasting effects on the鈥

Anushiya Chathuri Vanajan: Awarded a PhD in Medical Sciences from University of Groningen

On 14 December 2022, former BSc (Hons) Psychology student Anushiya Chathuri Vanajan successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Her idea was entitled "Older workers鈥 work limitations, vitality, and retirement preferences: the differential effects of鈥

Workplace Well-Being: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

By Professor Hew Gill
Health and safety measures at the workplace today are no longer just about physical harm but cover a larger spectrum of areas, including psychological and social comfort. Workplace well-being has become increasingly important in recent years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, and is expected鈥

How Psychology Majors Can Add Value To Your Workforce

By Prof Dr. Alvin Ng Lai Oon
Studying psychology can be very rewarding and exciting, promising bright futures for graduates. Covering many aspects of science and mathematics, it is not as 鈥榮ubjective鈥 as most would think but a lot more than that.   

Dealing With Depression

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
Being a psychologist, I often get asked what people can do to help a family member or friend who seem to be depressed, or have actually been diagnosed with clinical depression and is on psychiatric medication. 

Suicide Is A National Security Threat

By Professor Dr Alvin Ng Lai Oon
The recent suicides on the Penang Bridge highlight again the urgency to address such unnecessary deaths that are always one too many. Suicide is a national security threat. With every suicide, there are emotional and financial costs within the family and affected community, reducing the overall鈥

The Psychology Forum Takes Learning Out of the Classroom

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
Every year, the Department of Psychology organises a Psychology Forum with 红杏视频 Career Services. This forum provides an opportunity for students to learn from psychology graduates who are working in various fields, on career pathways and more. This article covers the latest Psychology Forum held鈥

Three Psychology Alumni Kickstart The Reframe Project

The Reframe Project is an initiative by 红杏视频 University鈥檚 BSc (Hons) Psychology alumni Shasvini Naidu, Daryl Loh, and Ethan Ganes. This initiative aims to break the stigma attached to mental illness and to encourage people to seek help for mental health issues. This article briefly describes the鈥

Psych Four Wins the NGO sector of the #Bangkit Challenge for Better Quality Education in Malaysia

The Psych Four is a team of four undergraduate psychology students comprising Cheng Miao Shan, Lai Zhong Xun, Anastacia Lim Ya Nah and Kuan Jie Meng. They participated in a competition for better solutions in Malaysian education called #Bangkit Challenge and emerged as champions of their sector鈥

红杏视频 University and the Toy Eight Team Up to Develop an Early Childhood Development Assessment Tool

By Professor Alvin Ng Lai Oon
Researchers from the Department of Psychology at the School of Medical and Life Sciences, Dr Woo Pei Jun and Dr Wo Su Woan are collaborating with Japanese AI edutech company Toy Box Creation and Technology (ToyEight) to build a phone app that can provide early childhood development assessment. This鈥

Psychological Testing And Psychometrics 鈥 What Do You Need To Know?

By Professor Hew Gill
The word 鈥減sychometric鈥 literally means 鈥渕ind measurement鈥 and to be strictly accurate psychometric assessments are a type of psychological test primarily concerned with abilities and aptitudes. Abilities are innate capacities that every human is born with, and probably the best known of these鈥

A Conversation with Self 鈥 Maneuver Your Life with Self-Care for Mental Health

In response to devastating effect on the emotional and psychological well-being of community due to COVID-19 pandemic, 红杏视频 Philanthropy Office successfully organized a webinar on 鈥楢 Conversation with Self: Maneuver Your Life with Self-Care for Mental Health鈥 to raise awareness on mental health鈥