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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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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!