Khoo, Shuna Shiann

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Research Fellow

Ph.D. (SMU), B.A. (SMU)

Dr Shuna Khoo is a psychologist who studies how digital environments shape self-control, well-being, and health. As a research fellow with the Health District @ Queenstown, she focuses on promoting healthy longevity by identifying strategies that strengthen resilience and purpose across the life course.

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EMAIL: shkhoo@nus.edu.sg
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Research Interests:

  • Psychological implications of digital use
  • Social determinants of health
  • Regulatory resources and well-being
  • Interventions and behavioral change

Recent/Representative Publications:

Toh, W. X., & Khoo, S. S. (2025). Longitudinal associations of Internet use with cognitive and social resources among older adults. Computers in Human Behavior Reports, 17, 100598. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chbr.2025.100598

Khoo, S. S., Jia, L., Dang, J., & Li, Y. (2024). Stress-free indulgence: Indulge adaptively to promote goal pursuit and well-being. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, 60, 101454. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cobeha.2024.101454

Khoo, S. S., Yang, H., & Toh, W. X. (2024). Leveraging Instagram to enhance self-esteem: A self-affirmative intervention study and multilevel mediation analysis. Computers in Human Behavior, 150, 107972. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2023.107972