Singapore studying restrictions on direct messaging, auto-play on social media to protect kids
Singapore studying restrictions on direct messaging, auto-play on social media to protect kids SINGAPORE – Social media features such as direct messaging and video auto-play may soon be restricted as the Singapore authorities study ways to protect children from online harms and addiction. This comes on the heels of social media bans for those below 16 years […]
Singapore study to examine impact of parents’ sensitivity and responsiveness to kids’ needs
Singapore study to examine impact of parents’ sensitivity and responsiveness to kids’ needs SINGAPORE – Local researchers have launched Singapore’s largest parenting trial to examine how sensitive caregiving can impact young children’s emotional, cognitive and physical health. Sensitive caregiving is a caregiver’s ability to notice a child’s cues such as a cry or a specific behaviour, […]
How growing up in Singapore shapes young people: New $150m study aims to find out
How growing up in Singapore shapes young people: New $150m study aims to find out SINGAPORE – A new $150 million national research programme will track 5,000 young people in Singapore over the next five years to better understand how factors such as digital media use and urban spaces shape adolescence. Led by the A*STAR Institute […]