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Research on Educational Transitions and Pathways in Singapore

The Educational Transitions and Pathways Project is an important research study that follows a large cohort of youths across Singapore secondary schools. Starting with the first wave in 2016 (aged 13+) and the second in 2018, the study is currently in its third wave (aged 18+). A key aim of this study is to provide rich empirical insights into the educational, career and life choices that young people make, and the conditions that enable (or hinder) their ability to thrive and flourish. Through this study, we hope to promote deeper conversations on a range of topics from schooling effectiveness, to youth developmental trajectories to school-to-work and lifelong learning.

 

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Research Highlight 7: Well-being during Covid-19 Pandemic ______________________________________ Mental Health of post-secondary students deteriorated most during the Covid-19 Pandemic. About 1 in 2 students reported lower mental health as a result of the pandemic.
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Research Highlight 6: Plans after Post-secondary Education ______________________________________ About 9 in 10 A-Level students plan to enter University, followed by 7 in 10 Poly students and 2 in 10 ITE students. About 1 in 10 students remain unsure.
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Research Highlight 5: Supportive Networks ______________________________________ Supporting successful pathways requires a whole-of-community approach involving positive support from teachers, parents, peers, and adult mentors. Supportive peers matter most to young Singaporeans.
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Research Highlight 4: Academic Regrets ______________________________________ 1 in 4 students regretted their chosen courses. Those who regretted perceived lower value of their education, were less positive about their schooling experiences and expressed lower optimism of their future life outcomes and career prospects. These students also reported higher anxiety and lower emotional well-being.
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Research Highlight 3: Perceived Value of Post-secondary Education _______________________________________ Most students value their educational courses. Those who do felt more positive about their schooling experiences were more optimistic of their future.
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Research Highlight 2: Career Decision-making Difficulties ______________________________________ 1 in 2 post-secondary students expressed career decision-making difficulties (CDMD) which are associated with increased anxiety and lower optimism of future career prospects. For some students, being proactive in career behaviours helped buffer CDMD.
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Research Highlight 1: Engagement in Career Exploration Behaviours ______________________________________ When Post-secondary students engage in proactive career behaviours, they perceive more value in their education, and are more optimistic of their future life outcomes and career prospects.
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Survey Data

Survey data collection 2022 has closed. We have collected 4000+ responses, of which 1400 were followed from secondary school. A big thanks to all our participants! Want to know what we found? Stay tuned to research highlights!
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Data collection

Data collection

Qualitative Data Collection has been completed.
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FEATURED PUBLICATIONS

  • Transition to Post-Secondary Vocational Technical Education: What Matters to Singapore Students. Paper presented at World Conference on Qualitative Research, Portugal (online) on 23 January 2024
  • Tackling ‘educational regrets’ among youth over post-secondary choices requires a radical mindset shift. Commentary published on Today Online on 22 March 2023
  • Educational transitions from Secondary to Post-secondary in Singapore: Context, antecedents and outcomes. Paper presented at Redesigning Pedagogy International Conference, Singapore on 31 May 2022

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