Smita Singh
Projects
5
Publications
25
Awards
3
Contact Details
Associate Professor
- +65 67097373
- smita.singh@jcu.edu.au
-
149 Sims Drive
James Cook University
Singapore
Biography
Associate Professor of Psychology with over 16 years of academic experience in Singapore. My research spans key areas of applied social and organisational psychology, with a particular focus on leadership, workplace well-being, prosocial behaviour, parenting, interpersonal and social behaviour, and attitudes towards palliative care
Research
Projects
Serving the underserved in the tropics: Making a difference with positive psychology (Old ID 25136)
28 Jun 2019 - 29 Jun 2019
Serving the Underserved in the Tropics: Making a Difference with Positive Psychology
01 Oct 2018 - 01 Aug 2019
Perception and metaperception of leaders
01 Jan 2012 - 01 Jan 2013
Research Data
Teaching
Current JCU Research Students
Mindful Growing: Mindfulness-based stress reduction for improving post traumatic growth among Chinese young adults with first episode psychosis
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
To become the Ocean in a drop: Exploring non-religious spirituality and its drivers of Prosocial behaviour in Singaporean communities
Doctor of Philosophy (Society and Culture)
Completed JCU Research Students
A Mixed Methods Study Exploring Trainee Counsellors' Phenomenological Hindering Self-Focused Attention
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)- 2024
The Impact of Helicopter Parenting on Youths: A Multi-Method Approach
Doctor of Philosophy (Education)- 2024
Digital Prosociality: Development of an Online Prosocial Behaviour Scale for emerging Adults
Doctor of Philosophy (Society and Culture)- 2026
Promoting Male Adolescents’ Well-Being and Social OutcomesThrough a Gratitude Intervention
Doctor of Philosophy (Health)- 2025
Activities
Associations
Member of Association for Psychological Science
2007 - 2015
Internal Research Grant at JCU Singapore
2012 - 2013
Internal Research Grant at JCU Singapore
2011 - 2012
Awards
Employment
Ethics Advisor, JCU, Singapore
2018 - 2023
Lecturer, James Cook University
2010 - 2015
Teaching Assistantship, IIT Bombay
2002 - 2004
Output
Keerthigha, C.; Singh, Smita; Chan, Kaiqin; Caltabiano, Nerina; Chonu, Gi Kunchana (2026) 'Evaluating the impact of Outward Bound Singapore on youth resilience: the roles of helicopter parenting and basic psychological needs'. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, . [DOI]
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Hui, Elsie; Singh, Smita; Lin, Patrick K.F.; Dillon, Denise (2024) 'Social Media Influence on Emerging Adults’ Prosocial Behavior: A Systematic Review'. Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 46 (4):239-265. [DOI]
Keerthigha, C.; Singh, Smita; Chan, Kai Qin; Caltabiano, Nerina (2023) 'Helicopter parenting through the lens of reddit: A text mining study'. Heliyon, 9 (10). [DOI]
Keerthigha, C.; Singh, Smita (2023) 'The effect of teaching style and academic motivation on student evaluation of teaching: Insights from social cognition'. Frontiers in Psychology, 13 . [DOI]
Tan, Meridyn; Singh, Smita (2022) 'Drivers of Prosocial Behavior: Exploring the Role of Mindset and Perceived Cost'. Current Research in Social Psychology, 31 (3):28-38.
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Li, W.W.; Chhabra, J.; Singh, S. (2021) 'Palliative care education and its effectiveness: a systematic review'. Public Health, 194 :96-108. [DOI]
Li, Wendy; Singh, Smita; Keerthigha, C. (2021) 'A cross-cultural study of filial piety and palliative care knowledge: moderating effect of culture and universality of filial piety'. Frontiers in Psychology, 12 . [DOI]
Singh, Ramadhar; Wegener, Duane T.; Sankaran, Krithiga; Singh, Smita; Lin, Patrick K.F.; Seow, Mellissa Xuemei; Teng, Jocelyn Shu Qing; Shuli, Sudderuddin (2015) 'On the importance of trust in interpersonal attraction from attitude similarity'. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 32 (6):829-850. [DOI]
Suárez, Lidia; Thio, Cephas F.W.; Singh, Smita (2012) 'Attachment styles, motivations, and problematic use of massively multiplayer online games
'. International Proceedings of Economics Development and Research, 53 :45-49.
Journal Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Singh, Smita; Mak, Weixin Amelia; Ko, Cherry; Choo, Shuihui Alicia; Suárez, Lidia (2012) 'The role of morality in driving our social support decisions'. International Proceedings of Economics Development and Research, 53 :59-63.
Journal Publication
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Singh, Ramadhar; Simons, Joseph J.P.; Young, Dawn Patricia C.Y.; Sim, Berwine S.X.; Chai, Xiau Ting; Singh, Smita; Chiou, Siao Ying (2009) 'Trust and respect as mediators of the other- and self-profitable trait effects on interpersonal attraction'. European Journal of Social Psychology, 39 (6):1021-1038. [DOI]
Journal Publication
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Singh, S.; Teoh, V.Y. (2014) 'Enhancing prosocial behavior among college students: exploring the role of abstract mindset' GSTF International Journal of Law and Social Sciences, 3 (2) :28-32. [DOI]
Journal Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Suárez, L.; Thio, C.F.W.; Singh, S. (2013) 'Why people play massively multiplayer online games?' International Journal of e-Education, e-Business, e-Management and e-Learning (IJEEEE), 3 (1) :7-12. [DOI]
Journal Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Singh, Smita; Lin, Patrick K.F. (2023) Innovation-Driven Business and Sustainability in the Tropics . In: Eijdenberg, Emiel L.;Mukherjee, Malobi;Wood, Jacob eds. Exploring the Role of Trust, Competence, and Likability in Fostering Workplace Relations Singapore, [DOI]
Conference Publication
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Exploring the relationship between attitude similarity, likeability,and construal of student leaders
2015
Tan, Terri Su-May; Singh, Smita (2015) ACAP 2015: Asian Congress of Applied Psychology . In: Montague, Jane M.;Tan, Lee Ming eds. Exploring the relationship between attitude similarity, likeability,and construal of student leaders Singapore,
Conference Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Exploring the relationship between abstract mindedness, self-regulation, and prosocial behaviour
2015
Ganesan, Maya Devi; Singh, Smita (2015) ACAP 2015: Asian Congress of Applied Psychology . In: Montague, Jane M.;Tan, Lee Ming eds. Exploring the relationship between abstract mindedness, self-regulation, and prosocial behaviour Singapore,
Conference Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Teoh, Yiwen Vivien; Singh, Smita (2013) 2nd Annual International Conference on Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology (CBP 2013) Abstract mindset encourages prosocial behaviour Singapore,
Conference Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Elango, Sangeetha; Singh, Smita; Yap, Jasmine; Filho, Andre Gentil (2013) International Conference Proceedings of Global Science and Technology Forum Role of affect in construal of life stressors Singapore,
Conference Publication
ResearchOnline@JCU
Toh, Catherine M-H.; Barlas, Joanna; Singh, Smita (2023) 6th International Academic Conference on Research in Social Sciences An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Trainee Counsellors’ Hindering Self-Awareness Experience Oxford, United Kingdom, .
Conference Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
V, Poorani; Singh, Smita (2015) CTLT 2015: Global Conference on Teaching and Learning with Technology Role of warmth and competence in the evaluation of teachers Singapore, .
Singh, Smita; Alam, Shehnas (2012) 30th International Congress of Psychology When is bad stronger than good? A construal level theory perspective Cape Town, South Africa, . [DOI]
Conference Contribution
ResearchOnline@JCU
Singh, Smita; Loh, Jie Ying; Lin, Patrick K.F. (2024) 'Impact of Online Learning Experience During COVID-19: Exploring the Relationship Between Academic Resilience, Academic Self-Efficacy, and Perceived Social Support' In: Singh, Smita, Loh, Jie Ying, and Lin, Patrick K.F. (2024) Impact of Online Learning Experience During COVID-19: Exploring the Relationship Between Academic Resilience, Academic Self-Efficacy, and Perceived Social Support. In: Zangeneh, Masood, (ed.) Essentials in Health and Mental Health: Unlocking the Keys to Wellness. Advances in Mental Health and Addiction (AMHA) . Springer, Cham, Cham, Switzerland, pp. 39-56(Eds.). Essentials in Health and Mental Health: Unlocking the Keys to Wellness. Cham, Switzerland : Springer, Cham. [DOI]
Book Chapter
ResearchOnline@JCU
Singh, Smita; Xiuxi, Sophia Zhao (2023) 'Asian leadership: foundations, diversity and challenges' In: Singh, Smita, and Xiuxi, Sophia Zhao (2023) Asian leadership: foundations, diversity and challenges. In: Ng, Eddy S., Ramsay, Jonathan E., Thirumaran, K., and Wood, Jacob, (eds.) Elgar Companion to Managing People Across the Asia-Pacific - An Organizational Psychology Approach. Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, Cheltenham, United Kingdom, pp. 112-130(Eds.). Elgar Companion to Managing People Across the Asia-Pacific - An Organizational Psychology Approach. Cheltenham, United Kingdom : Edward Elgar Publishing Limited. [DOI]
Book Chapter
ResearchOnline@JCU
Singh, Smita (2018) 'Understanding the Indian worker: role of Indian thought and Indian psychology' In: Singh, Smita (2018) Understanding the Indian worker: role of Indian thought and Indian psychology. In: Li, Wendy, Hodgetts, Darrin, and Foo, Koong Hean, (eds.) Asia-Pacific Perspectives on Intercultural Psychology. Routledge, Abingdon, UK, pp. 99-117(Eds.). Asia-Pacific Perspectives on Intercultural Psychology. Abingdon, UK : Routledge.
Book Chapter
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Singh, Smita (2013) 'Perception and metaperception of leaders: trust and respect as mediators' In: Singh, Smita (2013) Perception and metaperception of leaders: trust and respect as mediators. In: Zhang, Jianxin, Yang, Yiyin, Liu, Li, and Zhou, Mingjie, (eds.) Towards Social Harmony: A New Mission in Asian Social Psychology. Progress in Asian Social Psychology Series, 9 . Education Science Publishing House, Beijing, China, pp. 5-23(Eds.). Towards Social Harmony: A New Mission in Asian Social Psychology. Beijing, China : Education Science Publishing House.
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