Making Identity Count in Singapore: Understanding Singaporeans’ National Pride and Identity

Synopsis:

National identity is a foundational pillar for resilience and unity. It is an especially important element of our society, given Singapore’s continuous exposure to socio-political upheavals. The present study therefore aims to provide insights into the nature and character of the Singapore identity, as well as factors that influence pride and identity, in a bid to provide an evidenced-based approach to national engagement. This research, conducted against the backdrop of the COVID-19 crisis, provides a timely empirical investigation into the state of national pride and identity in Singapore. 

The study, supported by the Singapore’s Social Science Research Council for 2017-2020 and awarded to the Asia Research Institute, surveyed 2,001 Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Fieldwork for the study was conducted from September to November 2020, based on random household sampling. Computer-assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) system was used, where respondents completed the survey on a tablet with the assistance of an interviewer. Survey questionnaire was made available in four official languages. Data analyses and report writing for this study is presently ongoing. 

Investigators:
Dr Mathew Mathews (Principal Investigator)
Assoc Prof Tan Ern Ser (Co-Investigator)
Assoc Prof Vincent Chua (Co-Investigator), FASS
Assoc Prof Ian Chong (Co-Investigator), FASS
Dr Teo Kay Key (Co-Investigator)
Alicia Wang Sin (Co-Investigator)