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SINGAPORE - Singapore residents perceive society now to be kiasu, competitive and self-centered - among other adjectives - but desire for it to be one with affordable housing and that cares for the elderly and provides effective healthcare.
These were among the findings of a survey of 2,000 Singapore citizens and permanent residents aged 15 and above, on values they attach to themselves, society and the workplace.
Conducted in June and July by corporate development consultancy aAdvantage and the Barrett Values Centre, respondents were surveyed in person and online. They selected 10 values from a list of about 90 that took into account the local context.
On how Singapore residents perceive Singapore society as it is today, for instance, democracy, commitment, financial stability and sense of community were along the 89 values and behaviours listed.
Being "kiasu" was the only value selected by over half the respondents on how they perceive society today. Other values and behaviours that were most-cited included material needs, being 'kiasi' and elitism.
What residents said would define their desired society included caring for the disadvantaged, compassion and quality of life.
As for values and behaviours that best describe themselves, family, friendship and health were most commonly cited.
At a roundtable involving over 20 academics and those from the private and public sector that followed the announcement of the findings, most felt the survey - despite its limitations - was a good starting point to spur a national conversation about the values Singapore wants and how to achieve the goal.
The event was held at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
- http://www.todayonline.com/Singapor...-kiasu,-competitive-and-self-centered--survey
These were among the findings of a survey of 2,000 Singapore citizens and permanent residents aged 15 and above, on values they attach to themselves, society and the workplace.
Conducted in June and July by corporate development consultancy aAdvantage and the Barrett Values Centre, respondents were surveyed in person and online. They selected 10 values from a list of about 90 that took into account the local context.
On how Singapore residents perceive Singapore society as it is today, for instance, democracy, commitment, financial stability and sense of community were along the 89 values and behaviours listed.
Being "kiasu" was the only value selected by over half the respondents on how they perceive society today. Other values and behaviours that were most-cited included material needs, being 'kiasi' and elitism.
What residents said would define their desired society included caring for the disadvantaged, compassion and quality of life.
As for values and behaviours that best describe themselves, family, friendship and health were most commonly cited.
At a roundtable involving over 20 academics and those from the private and public sector that followed the announcement of the findings, most felt the survey - despite its limitations - was a good starting point to spur a national conversation about the values Singapore wants and how to achieve the goal.
The event was held at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
- http://www.todayonline.com/Singapor...-kiasu,-competitive-and-self-centered--survey
