ICA – Psychology Division — Research https://ipd.ica.gov.sg/collections/research/ Read up-to-date news articles, speeches, and press releases here. en Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:23:48 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) Vol.2 Issue 1: Small Moments, Big Impacthttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/7b2818c3-846c-473c-a556-d34304f9b261/Vol.2,%20Issue%201%20Small%20Moments%20Big%20Impact.pdfurn:isomer:resource:421372What do we carry from one interaction to the next? Explore how emotions can ripple through our everyday interactions and what this means for how we work together.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Leadership in Border Security: A Leadership Competency Framework (Leong et al., 2026)https://ipd.ica.gov.sg/collections/research/leadership-in-border-security--a-leadership-competency-framework--leong-et-al---2026-urn:isomer:resource:321685A leadership competency framework was developed to provide a clear, common definition of leadership within IC. The framework is tailored to ICA’s unique border-security environment, ensuring that it is both relevant and practical. It is intended to guide the selection, assessment, training and development of officers, helping ICA to build a resilient leadership pipeline capable of meeting today and tomorrow’s security challenges. Read on to find out more.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800Research Publications Issue 17: Meaningful Resthttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/568c2ed5-c7d7-4f1a-b928-120ba1b30b8a/Issue%2017%20Meaningful%20Rest.pdfurn:isomer:resource:105718Do you think breaks are a waste of time? Think again! Read on to find out more about the benefits of rest!Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 16: Designing with People in Mindhttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/766d6534-9368-44a6-88ad-e74e47137582/Issue%2016%20Good%20Design.pdfurn:isomer:resource:88731Explore how psychology and design interact and ways good human design can be implemented in our workplace!Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 15: Unlocking the Leader in Youhttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/8556e5a6-1fb6-46a2-abd4-baedfb4ea142/Issue%2015%20Leadership.pdfurn:isomer:resource:88730Read on to find out how you can build your leadership skills, and what support ICA offers!Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 14: Psychological Safety, An Essentialhttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/b8078e1d-8fdc-44fd-a309-0501494f5441/Issue%2014%20Psychological%20Safety.pdfurn:isomer:resource:88729In this issue, we explore psychological safety - what it is, why it matters, and how to develop it in your team.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 13: Reducing Boredom, Increasing Vigilancehttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/e7525a13-f918-451a-a0e8-167a3efad971/Issue%2013%20Boredom.pdfurn:isomer:resource:88728In this month’s issue, we explore boredom and how we can keep vigilant in spite of it.Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 12: Let's Decode Datahttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/b72296b3-e95d-44f0-8d17-0d668669c753/Issue%2012%20Data%20Collection.pdfurn:isomer:resource:88727In this article, we will look at the different data collection methods and the usefulness of participating in surveys.Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 11: Clutter— More Than Just a Mess?https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/8792d821-de28-4f4d-8536-9c3d3ee06885/Issue%2011%20Clutter.pdfurn:isomer:resource:88726In this issue, we explore the psychology of clutter and how small changes can make a significant difference!Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 10: Mental Health Resources— What is Effective?https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/71d0e9f5-b14e-41e9-8287-47a44aef67d1/Issue%2010%20Mental%20Health%20Resources.pdfurn:isomer:resource:88723Explore the different types of Mental Health Resources and their effectiveness for different individuals.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 9: Colouring and Lighting Up our Workspacehttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/23a0e24a-2517-4fc0-944e-006e6c522d36/Issue%209%20Colours%20and%20Lighting.pdfurn:isomer:resource:88720Discover how the strategic use of colours and lighting benefit us in our workspaces and travellers at our borders!Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 8: New Year, New Me... Really!https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/ee3a25fc-3d14-4c17-8414-562e8775ea5f/Issue%208%20(New%20Year%20Resolutions).pdfurn:isomer:resource:88719We'll explore how to prioritise your goals and stay committed!Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 7: Team Development— Intergenerational Communicationhttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/623e2147-4c14-46fd-8947-54d8da50ae02/Issue%207%20Team%20Development%20-%20Intergen%20Team%20Communication.pdfurn:isomer:resource:88717Join us as we explore the differences and similarities between the generations in our workforce today.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 6: Immigration Psychology (Part 2)— Psychological Evaluationshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/8253fce1-4782-4cf6-815f-ab7145688ae6/Issue%206%20(Immigration%20Psychology%20Part%202).pdfurn:isomer:resource:88716Learn about psychological assessments used to safeguard the host country and support immigrants' appeals to stay there.Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 5: Immigration Psychology (Part 1)— The Challenges of Immigrantshttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/a637c64c-f03d-45b9-90a5-d6ce7829fc88/Issue%205%20(Immigration%20Psychology%20Part%201).pdfurn:isomer:resource:88715Uncover the process of acculturation and mental health challenges unique to immigrants. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 4: Dealing with Change— A Growth Mindset Perspectivehttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/5f37dde1-0084-47fc-a8a6-16373c3bc987/Issue%204%20Change.pdfurn:isomer:resource:88714Change can come in many forms. Learn about the effects of change and how to prepare ourselves & teams to deal with it!Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 3: Challenging Burnout, A Collective Effort?https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/75cb827d-f6d6-493a-9568-05f652cba8d1/Issue%203%20Burnout.pdfurn:isomer:resource:88713Discover how we, as individuals and/or leaders, can prevent burnout in the workplace!Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 2: Biases in Border Securityhttps://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/18383e04-3950-4878-9318-89a8b1ba00f9/Issue%202%20Border%20Security%20&%20Bias.pdfurn:isomer:resource:88708We'll be exploring biases in border security and what we can look out for to keep our borders secure.Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Issue 1: Let's Reflect!https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/47/f4a04585-e33b-4c81-b3a2-d465daecadc0/Issue%201%20Reflection.pdfurn:isomer:resource:88707Learn about the benefits of reflection and how to get started.Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 +0800The Mental Musings Operational Vigilance in Border Security: the Singapore Experience (Lee et al., 2019)https://ipd.ica.gov.sg/collections/research/operational-vigilance-in-border-security-the-singapore-experience-lee-et-al-2019urn:isomer:resource:124117Operational vigilance refers to the ability to demonstrate cognitive ability and sustained attention during work. This study explored the drivers of operational vigilance in Singapore's border security context by interviewing 12 veteran officers. Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0800Research Publications Job Competencies of Border Security Officers in Singapore (Chia et al., 2019)https://ipd.ica.gov.sg/collections/research/job-competencies-of-border-security-officers-in-singapore-chia-et-al-2019urn:isomer:resource:124407A job analysis study was conducted to determine the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAOs) required for border security officers in Singapore to perform their job effectively. Read on to find out more.Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0800Research Publications