Samantha NAH

Samantha Nah is a Research Associate at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Social Lab. She has worked on studies relating to diverse topics, including race and religion, disability services provision, and financial attitudes and behaviours. She has experience with both quantitative and qualitative streams of mixed methods research projects.

Samantha holds a Master in Social Science (Sociology) degree from the National University of Singapore (NUS). Previously, she earned a joint Bachelor of Arts (Honours, Highest Distinction) in English Literature from NUS and the Australian National University (ANU).

Prior to joining IPS, Samantha worked in journalism as a radio news editor and producer.

Research Interests

Human-animal studies, ethnography, urban spaces

Publications

• Teo, K. K., Mathew, M. and Nah, S. (2024). Not Quite Impulsive Spenders: Key Findings from the IPS-CNA Survey on Financing Behaviours among Younger Singaporeans. IPS Working Papers No. 55.
• Mathew, M., Teo, K. K. and Nah, S. (2022). Attitudes, Actions and Aspirations: Key Findings from the CNA-IPS Survey on Race Relations 2021. IPS Exchange Series No. 22.

Op-eds/Commentaries

• Mathew, M. & Nah, S. (2022, Apr 3). Commentary: Here’s how far Singapore has come in making 'regardless of race' a lived reality for all. CNA.
• Mathew, M. & Nah, S. (2021, Jul 7). How can Singapore move ahead on race together?. TODAY.