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Research Abstracts

 

For completed studies, contact information for the full report is indicated at the end of every abstract. 

 

NCSS welcomes the sharing of social service research projects on the Research Gateway. If you would like to share your research projects, please contact:

 

Mr Justin Lee Service Development Manager Research & Strategy Department Service Development Division National Council of Social Service Tel: 6210 2544 Email: justin_lee@ncss.gov.sg

Ms Grace Chan Senior Executive Research & Strategy Department Service Development Division National Council of Social Service Tel: 6210 6591 Email: grace_chan@ncss.gov.sg

 

Children & Youth Sector

 

Completed research projects

 

	Family environment, class, and youth social participation (2009)
	Students’ attitudes toward school counselling (2009)
	Perceptions of group norms in bullying scenarios (2009)
	The Indie culture in Singapore: Being in, only differently (2009)
	I live, I die for my design: Malay youth bikers in Singapore (2009)
	An exploratory study on emotional well-being and coping strategies amongst secondary school students (2007)
	Stress, coping and protective factors in ‘O’ level students (2007)
	Sexual involvement in youths: Factors and needs (2007)
	The enjoyment of playing massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) (2007)
	Youth civic participation: Investigating online and offline engagement among youths in Singapore (2007)
	Quitters and stayers: The Singapore dilemma to nurturing culturally competent individuals and the need for national rootedness (2007)
	A quantitative study of participation of Singaporean youths in politics (2006)
	Youth activism and citizenship in Singapore (2006)
	Intergenerational mobility of education in Singapore: An empirical study (2006)
	Intergenerational income mobility of young Singaporeans (2006)
	Intergeneration occupational mobility in Singapore: An empirical study (2006)
	The parenting project: Disciplinary practices, child care arrangements and parenting practices in Singapore (2006)
	Turning points between stepparents and stepchildren (2006)
	The state of school social work in Singapore (2006)
	Runaway youths: Their motivation, demographics, resources & awareness (2006)
	Impact of family structure and parenting style on adolescents' self-perception, peer relationships, and attitudes towards schools (2004)
	Resilience in children: Stress and coping (2004)
	An exploratory study on out-of-school youths (2004)
	Sexual activity in youths: Their perceptions, values and susceptibility (2003)
	Parenting education and family life satisfaction (2003)

On-going research projects

 

	In their own words: Social coping of youths with Autism/ Asperger's Syndrome (2010)
	The social adjustment of youth in residential homes (2010)

 

Disability Sector

 

Completed research projects

 

	Inclusive recreational participation of children with disabilities in Singapore (2009)
	Study to establish baseline of EIPIC service-delivery approaches and influence on client satisfaction and outcomes (2009)
	Integration of physically-challenged youths from the TEACH ME in Circulation Programme into open employment (2009)
	Peer mediated AAC intervention in the classroom (2008)
	Study on caregivers of adults with cerebral palsy – The positive side to caring (2006)
	Curriculum framework for children with mild intellectual disabilities (2004)

 

On-going research projects

 

	A pilot study of neuro hand orthosis program: A promising restorative therapy treatment for the severe paralytic arm in subacute stroke rehabilitation (2010)
	Assistive technology in Singapore - Needs, challenges and utilisation (2010)
	Effectiveness of computer-based training in cognitive rehabilitation for people with mental illness (2009)

 

Elderly Sector

 

Completed research projects

 

	Factors influencing elderly poor living in low-cost public housing in utilising community-based social programmes in Singapore (2009)
	What are social workers’ roles in Singapore’s nursing homes? (2009)
	Profiling the dementia family carer in Singapore (2008)
	The efficacy of gerontological counselling (2007)
	Well-being programming for people with dementia in day care centres in Singapore and Australia: Guiding and evaluating person-centred practice (2006)
	Caregivers support services - Perception of needs over time from caregivers of the frail elderly (2005)

 

On-going research projects

 

	A study of older persons living alone in Singapore (2011)
	Experience of counselling by the Singapore seniors: Discovering effective strategies (2011)
	Study on the articulation of needs of low income seniors (2010)

 

Research studies by other institutions

 

	Family Caregiving in Singapore (2007)
	Family Caregiving in Singapore (2006)

 

Family Sector

 

Completed research projects

 

	Remarriage in the Malay community: An exploration of perceptions, expectations and adjustments to stepfamily living (2009)
	I’m getting married…again! Exploring children’s understanding and experience of parental remarriage (2009)
	An evaluation of Tampines Family Service Centre’s measures in working with Malay School Pocket Money Fund beneficiaries (2009)
	Evaluation on perceptions and attitudes of the HOPE Scheme low income families at MacPherson Moral Family Service Centre about family life, household income and expectations (2009)
	The hidden population: Familial relationships and social supports upon parental incarceration (2008)
	A study on reasons for completion and non-completion of CMF Clients (2007)
	Counselling professionals in social service settings: Profile, practice and preparation (2006)

 

On-going research projects

 

	Helping children cope with divorce (2010)
	Cultural resilience in Singaporean adults living in low-income families (2010)
	The dynamics of adjustment of homeless families (2010)
	International violence against women survey: The Singapore report (2010)
	Men's transition to fatherhood - Implications for pre-parenting education, early fathering practices, marriage enrichment and work-life policies in Singapore (2008)
	What do needy families REALLY need? A study on chronic poverty in Singapore (2008)