Words from the Webmaster

Dear readers,

Greetings! This marks the completion of the second instalment of the wonderful social psychological projects done by students of module MS006A in Singapore Polytechnic. As usual, there are a number of projects that focus on improving academic and social environments here. They are yet again illuminating barring the presence of hindsight bias from the readers.

This instalment has also come with some controversial research topics. I respect these students who are willing to investigate on such divisive areas. It is never easy to do a research on areas such as deviant behaviours because its stakeholders are usually not easy to approach and are generally not forthcoming in their responses. However, these young researchers persevered and succeeded. As ethical researchers, they have also ensured the identities of their interviewees are protected.

These controversial areas should not be ignored just because they touch on sensitive areas. Instead, they should be eagerly pursued in the spirit of creating awareness of such phenonmena. Social changes need such brave souls to initiate and effect.

Lastly, for the advancement of humankind, let us know hope more investigation into the thoughts, emotions and behaviours of humans can be supported and celebrated.

Watch out the next instalment early 2009! Cheers!

Henry Khiat