Researchers
MSF encourages and supports social research in line with policies and also makes available statistics and reports compiled by MSF to researchers.
Occasional Paper: Improving the Lives of Low-Income and Vulnerable Families in Singapore
This paper sets out the Singapore Government’s approach to improve the lives of low-income and vulnerable families in Singapore.
ComCare Annual Reports
National Survey of Senior Citizens 2011
To map out the financial, physical and social health of senior citizens in Singapore, then-Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports* (MCYS) commissioned NSCC 2011. It was conducted at an important time when the first baby boomers (born between 1947-1964) began reaching retirement age. Households with at least one person aged 55 and above were surveyed with a total of 5,000 senior citizens being successfully interviewed.
National Survey of Senior Citizens In Singapore, 1995
National Survey on Senior Citizens in Singapore, 2005
In 2005, then-Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) commissioned this survey to understand senior citizens, their needs, household characteristics, health status, etc.
The Survey on Informal Caregiving
The Survey on Informal Caregiving, commissioned by then-Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) is the first national population-based survey from Singapore on informal caregiving for community-dwelling older adults aged 75 and over who require human assistance with at least one Activity of Daily Living (ADL).
Report of the Committee on Ageing Issues, 2006
Report on the recommendations by Committee on Ageing Issues on making growing old in Singapore a pleasant and fulfilling experience.
Study on the Singapore Family, 1999
Published by MCYS, this study aims to understand the needs of families in Singapore and examine the impact of work pressure, various socio-economic factors and the perception of family-related policies on family relationships.
Survey on Gambling Participation Among Singapore Residents, 2005
Survey on Gambling Participation Among Singapore Residents, 2008