We are committed to improving social services and policies through innovative and
trans-disciplinary research

We design rigorous research
and work collaboratively for
social transformation

We provide research advisory services
and training to develop capability
within social services

Highlights

July 31, 2026

MOH Expert Panel Report on Mental Health Impact of Social Media Use

As Singapore considers how best to protect young people online, an expert panel convened by the Ministry of Health (MOH) is advocating for a more nuanced approach than an age-based social media ban.

July 2, 2026

Welcome SSR Research Assistant Ms Shannon Boh!

It is our great pleasure to welcome Ms Shannon Boh to the Social Service Research Centre (SSR) as a Research Assistant.

July 1, 2026

Welcome SSR Executive Ms Thiam Yun Hui!

It is our great pleasure to welcome Ms Thiam Yun Hui to the Social Service Research Centre (SSR) as an Executive.

June 15, 2026

Commentary on AI’s Unequal Impact on Workers Published!

Our commentary from the In-Work Poverty and the Challenges of Getting By (IWP) research project highlights an emerging divide: lower-educated young Singaporean workers are falling behind in AI proficiency compared to their higher-educated peers, widening the bifurcation between white and blue-collar jobs. These workers face barriers: limited workplace exposure to AI, less access to devices […]

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