
Jacinth Tan, PhD
Principal Investigator
Jacinth is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the Singapore Management University, School of Social Sciences. She received her PhD in Social-Personality Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She went on to pursue a postdoctoral training in social psychophysiology at the University of California, San Francisco, Center for Health & Community. Jacinth studies how socioeconomic backgrounds and environments shape social perception and interactions. She is also interested in psychosocial factors that shape health-relevant outcomes and health disparities. Outside of research, Jacinth enjoys off-the-grid hiking in the mountains and is an aspiring corgi-owner.

Suqi Chia, BSocSc
Lab Manager
Suqi graduated with a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology from the National University of Singapore. She is interested in how social contexts shape individuals’ interactions and decision-making. She is also keen on exploring diverse research methods to gain deeper insights into these social dynamics. Outside of research, she enjoys listening to music and watching movies.

Yan Fen Tan, MPhil
PhD Candidate
Yan Fen is a PhD candidate at the Singapore Management University. She is specifically interested in examining how socioeconomic status shapes emotional and physiological responses to stress, and how these patterns may contribute to health disparities over time. Outside of research, she enjoys playing fingerstyle ukulele and aspires to learn the flute.

Shauna Teo, BSocSc
PhD Student
Shauna is a first year PhD student at Singapore Management University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology and Communication Management (Data Design Communication) from SMU. She is interested in how social class has the potential to shape the way individuals think and behave, and what cognitive repercussions can occur from class disparities. Apart from research, she can be found working on her next crochet project or jumping into a rabbit hole of niche video essays.

Nathanael Beh
Master's Student
Nathanael is a second year Masters' student at Singapore Management University, majoring in Psychology. He is interested in researching how social factors affect the experience of exercise and how these may be applied in exercise promotion. Outside of research, Nathanael is enjoys working out and competes for both the university and his club in Ultimate Flying Disc.

Claudia Chen
Senior Thesis Student
Claudia is a final year undergraduate at Singapore Management University, majoring in Psychology. She has an interest in social class disparities and their effects on various outcomes in life, and how they could be mitigated to improve quality of life. In her free time, Claudia does ballroom dancing for competitions and showcases, as well as aerial yoga.

Bryan Tay
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bryan is a third year student at Singapore Management University, majoring in Psychology and Health Economics and Management. His research interest lies in understanding how perceived social status influences health-related decision-making across various life domains. In my freetime, I enjoy dancing and binge-watching TV shows.

Rebecca Yap
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Rebecca is a third year student at Singapore Management University, majoring in Psychology and Health Economics and Management. Although she is still exploring the different fields within psychology, she is drawn to understanding how social environments, relationships and communities can shape health outcomes. Outside of school, Rebecca enjoys running, playing the piano and serving in church.