Why so kiasu? An investigation of underlying principles motivating the kiasu behaviour
Kiasuism is a social manifestation in Singapore and kiasu is a defining feature of Singaporeans. However, current literature on kiasuism did not clearly define kiasuism and investigation of the topic has been restricted to behavioural aspects. The underlying principles driving kiasu behaviours displ...
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| author | Wong, Yun Rou |
| author2 | Ho Moon-Ho Ringo |
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| description | Kiasuism is a social manifestation in Singapore and kiasu is a defining feature of Singaporeans. However, current literature on kiasuism did not clearly define kiasuism and investigation of the topic has been restricted to behavioural aspects. The underlying principles driving kiasu behaviours displayed by Singaporeans have yet to be examined. Hence, this study adopted a qualitative approach to investigate the underlying principles motivating and sustaining kiasu behaviours among Singaporeans. Inductive thematic analysis of data revealed that the kiasu behaviour is driven and sustained by an interaction between environmental influences in Singapore and individual differences amongst Singaporeans. By including an individual‟s drive and intention behind performing acts of kiasuism into consideration, findings of this study pave the way for a clearer understanding of kiasuism concept and development of more conclusive measures of kiasuism. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/639182019-12-10T11:32:53Z Why so kiasu? An investigation of underlying principles motivating the kiasu behaviour Wong, Yun Rou Ho Moon-Ho Ringo School of Humanities and Social Sciences DRNTU::Social sciences::Psychology Kiasuism is a social manifestation in Singapore and kiasu is a defining feature of Singaporeans. However, current literature on kiasuism did not clearly define kiasuism and investigation of the topic has been restricted to behavioural aspects. The underlying principles driving kiasu behaviours displayed by Singaporeans have yet to be examined. Hence, this study adopted a qualitative approach to investigate the underlying principles motivating and sustaining kiasu behaviours among Singaporeans. Inductive thematic analysis of data revealed that the kiasu behaviour is driven and sustained by an interaction between environmental influences in Singapore and individual differences amongst Singaporeans. By including an individual‟s drive and intention behind performing acts of kiasuism into consideration, findings of this study pave the way for a clearer understanding of kiasuism concept and development of more conclusive measures of kiasuism. Bachelor of Arts 2015-05-20T05:10:25Z 2015-05-20T05:10:25Z 2015 2015 Final Year Project (FYP) http://hdl.handle.net/10356/63918 en Nanyang Technological University 36 p. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | DRNTU::Social sciences::Psychology Wong, Yun Rou Why so kiasu? An investigation of underlying principles motivating the kiasu behaviour |
| title | Why so kiasu? An investigation of underlying principles motivating the kiasu behaviour |
| title_full | Why so kiasu? An investigation of underlying principles motivating the kiasu behaviour |
| title_fullStr | Why so kiasu? An investigation of underlying principles motivating the kiasu behaviour |
| title_full_unstemmed | Why so kiasu? An investigation of underlying principles motivating the kiasu behaviour |
| title_short | Why so kiasu? An investigation of underlying principles motivating the kiasu behaviour |
| title_sort | why so kiasu an investigation of underlying principles motivating the kiasu behaviour |
| topic | DRNTU::Social sciences::Psychology |
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