Education Exchange: Growing Up Online: Identity, Well-Being and Social Media

About the Event

Likes, trends, shares and endless scrolling; social media shapes how many young people see themselves and connect with others. But what impact does constant connectivity have on identity, relationships and emotional well-being?

Through research-informed discussions and practical insights, our experts will examine topics such as comparison culture and responsible online behaviour.

Participants will also gain strategies for supporting healthier online habits, managing digital boundaries and fostering positive, respectful engagement in today’s social media landscape.

This programme is suitable for adults.

About the Speakers and Moderator

Speaker: Asst Prof Jacqueline Lee Tilley

Assistant Professor

Psychology and Child & Human Development Department, National Institute of Education, Singapore

Jacqueline Tilley is an Assistant Professor at NIE, NTU, and a registered psychologist in Singapore. Her research focuses on mental health among Asian youth, with a particular interest in how achievement pressures shape well-being. She has worked with youth and families in Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United States.

Speaker: Assoc Prof Saifuddin Ahmed

Associate Professor

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Saifuddin Ahmed is Associate Professor at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University. His research examines new media, political communication, and the societal impacts of AI, with a current focus on how AI and algorithmic influence shape political attitudes, behaviour, public opinion, and democratic engagement.

Moderator: Dr Wong Hwei Ming

Assistant Centre Director and Senior Education Research Scientist

Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice, National Institute of Education, Singapore

Dr Wong is Assistant Centre Director of NIE’s Centre for Research in Pedagogy & Practice and also Senior Research Scientist. Dr Wong has more than…