Natalie Pang

Journal: What drives changes in expressive social media use for generational cohorts?

Extant literature has often focused on digital citizenship amongst youths in particular instances and contexts, but is limited in addressing how such citizenship compare to other generational cohorts.

Book Chapter: Social Media and Changes in Political Engagement in Singapore (From Grassroots Activism to Disinformation)

Singapore, an island city-state with a population of 5.6 million, reports some of the highest percentage of social media users in Southeast Asia.

Commentary: Seniors are spending too much time on their smartphones which can spell trouble

For so long, it was common to lament seniors not getting on the digital bandwagon but as more get access, a new challenge looms, says NUS’ Natalie Pang.

Commentary: How do we use messaging platforms such as WhatsApp appropriately in a crisis?

Crises and disasters are often marked by a heightened need to seek information, as seen in the current Covid-19 outbreak. To meet such needs, many use social media and messaging platforms not only to share critical information but also to organise resources.

Journal: Can spiral of silence and civility predict click speech on Facebook?

Opinion expressions on Facebook are characterized by “click speech” in which people express their opinions and support (or disagreement) of posts through the “like,” “comment,” and “share” buttons.

Book Chapter: Mediating Community in Bukit Brown (From Hard State, Soft City of Singapore)

A municipal cemetery established in colonial Singapore for the ethnic Chinese community almost a century ago, Bukit Brown Cemetery has been the final resting place for a number of prominent Chinese community leaders and public personalities. 

Web 3, New Version of Internet, Promises Greater Data Privacy

Dr Natalie Pang, Deputy Head of NUS Communications and New Media and Goh Eng Han of Resource Law LLC consider the promise of privacy made by proponents of the ‘new version’ of the Internet.