Publication
A. Journal Article
Total: 80, SSCI: 44, SCIE: 2, SCOPUS: 15, ESCI: 3
Hamzah, H., Ramlee, F., Panatik, S. A., Tan, C.-S., Abdul Jalil, N. I., & Zulkifli, S. S. (accepted). Validation of supervisor support scale and work-life balance checklist in Malay Language among Malaysian working mothers. International Journal of Public Health Science. (Scopus Q4, CiteScore = 0.9)
Joy, L. K., Kunjumon, L. E., Anil, A., Jaisankar, M., Fariha, A., Naufal, N. Z., Santhosh, S. P., Kallazhi, A., & Tan, C.-S. (2024). The roles of social support, family support, coping strategies, and financial safety in posttraumatic growth among COVID-19 survivors in Kerala. Current Psychology, 43, 17766-17770. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-05175-y (SSCI Q2, IF = 2.8)
Tang, H.-B., Abdul Jalil, N. I. B., Tan, C.-S., He, L., & Zhang, S.-J. (2024). Why more successful? An analysis of participants’ self-monitoring data in an online weight loss intervention. BMC Public Health, 24, Article 322. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-17848-9 (SCIE Q2, IF = 4.5)
Meskó, N., Kowal, M., Láng, A., Kocsor, F., Bandi, S. A., Putz, A., Sorokowski, P., Frederick, D. A., García, F. E., Aguilar, L. A., Studzinska, A., Tan, C.-S., Gjoneska, B., Milfont, T. L., Topcu Bulut, M., Grigoryev, D., Aavik, T., Boussena, M., Mattiassi, A. D. A., … Han, H. (2023). Exploring attitudes toward “sugar relationships” across 87 countries: A global perspective on exchanges of resources for sex and companionship. Archives of Sexual Behavior, Advance Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-023-02724-1 (SSCI Q2, IF = 3.8)
Hamzah, H., Tan, C.-S., Ramlee, F., & Zulkifli, S. S. (2023). The 4-item family resilience scale: Psychometric evaluation and measurement invariance of the Malay version in adolescents and young adults. BMC Psychology, 11, Article 392. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01435-5 (SSCI Q2, IF = 3.60)
Jiang, C., Zhu, Y., Luo, Y., Tan, C.-S., Mastrotheodoros, S., Costa, P., Chen, L., Guo, L., Ma., H., & Meng, R. (2023). Validation of the Chinese version of the Rosenberg Self‑Esteem Scale: Evidence from a three‑wave longitudinal study. BMC Psychology, 11, Article 345. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01293-1 (SSCI Q2, IF = 3.6)
He, L.*, Tan, C.-S.*, Pung, P.-W., Hu, J., Tang, H-B., Cheng, S.-M. (2023). The role of parental rejection and poverty in the development of prosocial behavior among left-behind adolescents in rural China. Children and Youth Services Review, 155, Article 107143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2023.107143 (SSCI Q1, IF = 3.3)
Tan, C.-S.*, Tee, X.-Y., Abd Rahim, N. A. B., Siah, Y.-H., & Siah, P.-C. (2023). Assessing the psychometric properties of the Smartphone Addiction Inventory and development of a new short-form among young adults in Malaysia. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 21, 2274-2284. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-021-00721-w (SSCI Q1, IF = 8.0)
Fung, H. W., Cong, C. W., Tan, C.-S., Yuan, G. F., Liu, C., He, K. L., Hung, S. L., & Lee, V. W. P.* (2023). Is teacher violence a form of betrayal trauma? Relationship with mental health problems among young adults. Child Abuse & Neglect, 145, Article 106436. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106436 (SSCI Q1, IF = 4.8).
Wong, W. P., Ang, C. T., Yong, X. Y., & Tan, C.-S. (2023). Langerian mindfulness reduces learned helplessness: An online experiment on undergraduates in Malaysia. Asia-Pacific Social Science Review, 23(2), 29-40. [pdf] (SCOPUS Q2)
Chin, W. C., Tan, C.-S., Tan, J. T. A. (2023). Psychometric qualities of family functioning measures in Malaysia: A systematic review. The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, 31(3), 509-522. https://doi.org/10.1177/10664807221132809 (SCOPUS Q2)
Ooi, C. S., Lee, W. Y., Tan, C.-S., & Siah, P. C. (2023). Using it my way: A qualitative perspective on the learning intention of social networking sites among older adults. Educational Gerontology, 49(5), 348-361. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2023.2201762 (SSCI Q4, IF = 1.5)
Heng, Z.-Q., Chin, J., & Tan, C.-S.* (2023). Feelings toward lying flatism and attitudes toward singlehood: The mediating role of happiness belief. BMC Psychology, 11, Article 156. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01187-2 (SSCI Q2, IF = 2.588)
Low, K.-H., Pheh, K.-S., & Tan, C.-S. (2023). Validation of the WHO-5 as a screening tool for depression among young adults in Malaysia. Current Psychology, 42, 7841-7844. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-02152-1 (SSCI Q3, IF = 2.387) [online access]
Pheh, K.-S.*, Tan, C.-S.*, Lee, K. W., Tay, K.-W., Ong H. T., Yap, S. F. (2023). Factorial structure, reliability, and construct validity of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7): Evidence from Malaysia. PLOS One, 18(5), Article e0285435. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0285435 (SCIE Q2, IF = 3.752)
Siah, P. C., Tan, C.-S., Lee, W. Y., & Lee, M. N. (2023). An Intergroup Contact Approach for Understanding Attitudes and Behaviours Towards Deaf Students Among Hearing Students in Malaysia. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-03-2022-0059 (SCOPUS Q1)
Joy, L. K., Ramachandran, M., Fenn, J., Tan, C.-S. (2023). Factor analysis and reliability of the Pro-Lockdown Compliance Scale. Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia., 27, Article 5. [full-text]
Tan, C.-S., Low, S.-K., Ong, A.W-H., Tan, S.-A., Nainee, S., & Gan, S.-W. (2023). A qualitative study on Malaysian parents’ perspective of enhancing children’s creativity. Asia-Pacific Social Science Review, 23(1), 79-80. (SCOPUS, Q2) [full-text]
Schermer, J. A., Branković, M., Čekrlija, Đ., MacDonald, K. B., Park, J., Papazova, E., ... & Kruger, G. (2023). Loneliness and vertical and horizontal collectivism and individualism: A Multinational Study. Current Research in Behavioral Sciences, 4, Article 100105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crbeha.2023.100105
Huang, C.-Y., Hung, Y.-C., Tan, C.-S.*, Cheng, S.-M., & Hu, S.-H. (2023). Development and validation of a Mandarin version of Demoralization Scale for adolescents and young adults. Current Psychology, 42, 12023-12033. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-02504-x (SSCI Q2, IF = 2.387)
Ogunbode, C. A., Ståle Pallesen, P., Böhm, G., Doran, R., Bhullar, N., Aquino, S., Marot, T., Aitken Schermer, J., Wlodarczyk, A., Lu, S., Jiang, F., Salmela-Aro, K., Hanss, D., Acquadro Maran, D., Ardi, R., Chegeni, R., Tahir, H., Ghanbarian, E., Park, J., Tsubakita, T., Tan, C-S., van den Broek, K., Chukwuorji, J. C., Ojewunmi, K., Reyes, M. E. S., Samuel Lins, S., Enea, V., Volkodav, T., Sollar, T., Navarro-Carrillo, G., Torres-Marín, J., Mbung, W., Onyutha, C. & Lomas, M. J. (2021). Negative emotions about climate change are related to insomnia symptoms and mental health: Cross-sectional evidence from 25 countries. Current Psychology, 42, 845-854. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-01385-4 (SSCI Q2, IF = 2.387) [pdf]
Tan, C.-S.*, Hashim, I. H. M., Pheh, K.-S., Pratt, C., Chung, M.-H., & Setyowati, A. (2023). The mediating role of openness to experience and curiosity in the relationship between mindfulness and meaning in life: Evidence from four countries. Current Psychology, 42, 327-337. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-01430-2 (SSCI Q2, IF = 2.387)
Ramsay, J. E., Wang, D., Yeo, J. S. E., Khong, Z. Y., & Tan, C.-S. (2023). Perceived authenticity, machiavellianism, and psychological functioning: An inter-domain and cross-cultural investigation. Personality and Individual Differences, 204, Article 112049. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2022.112049 (SSCI, Q2)
Siah, P.-C., Tee, X.-Y., Yap, G. C.-C., Tan, C.-S., Tan, J. T.-A., Low, S.-K., & Lokithasan, K. A. P. (2022). Cyber-victimization among adolescents: Its relationships with primary appraisal and coping strategies. Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, 17(4), 334-343. https://doi.org/10.1080/17450128.2021.2008077 (SCOPUS, Q2)
Tan, C.-S., Nasir, H., Pheh, K.-S., Chin, W. C., Tay, K.-W., & Cheong, J.-Q. (2022). The mediating role of work engagement in the relationship between executive functioning deficits and employee well-being. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(20), Article 13386. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192013386 (SSCI Q1, IF = 4.614)
Ogunbode, C., Doran, R., Hanss, D., Ojala, M., Salmela-Aro, K., van den Broek, K.L., Bhullar, N., Aquino, S.D., Marot, T., Schermer, J.A., Wlodarczyk, A., Lu, S., Jiang, F., Maran, D.A., Yadav, R., Ardi, R., Chegeni, R., Ghanbarian, E., Zand, S., … Karasu, M. (2022). Climate anxiety, wellbeing and pro-environmental action: Correlates of negative emotional responses to climate change in 32 countries. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 84, Article 101887. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2022.101887 (SSCI Q1, IF = 7.649)
Tan, C.-S., Chin, X.-Y., Chng, S.T.-C., Lee, J., & Ooi, C.-S. (2022). Perceived social support increases creativity: Experimental evidence. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, Article 11841. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191811841 (SSCI Q1, IF = 4.614)
Kowal, M., Sorokowski, P., Pisanski, K., Valentova, J. V., Varella, M. A. C., Frederick, D. A., Al-Shawaf, L., García, F. E., Giammusso, I., Gjoneska, B., Kozma, L., Otternbring, T., Papadatou-Pastou, M., Pfuhl, G., Stockli, S., Studzinska, A., Toplu-Demirtas, E., Touloumakos, A. K., Bakos, B. E., … Zumárraga-Espinosa, M. (2022). Predictors of enhancing human physical attractiveness: Data from 93 countries. Evolution and Human Behavior, 43(6), 455-474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2022.08.003 (SSCI, IF = 5.327)
Tan, C.-S., Cheng, S.-M., Nakayama, T., & Chin, W. C. (2022). Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Japanese Version of the Attitudes toward Singlehood Scale. Japanese Psychological Research. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpr.12439 (SSCI)
Tan, C.-S., Ong, A. W. H., Tan, S. A., & Cheng, S. M. (2022). Psychometric evaluation of the Malay version self-rated creativity scale among secondary school students in Malaysia. Current Psychology, 41, 5264-5271. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-020-00772-7 (SSCI Q3, IF = 2.387)
Tan, C.-S., Ong, A. W.-H., Tan, S.-A., Gan, S.-W., Chong, S.-L., Low. S.-K., and Nainee, S. (2022). Psychometric qualities of the Performance Failure Appraisal Inventory-Short Form for Malaysian undergraduate students. Trends in Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43076-022-00187-2 [view it online] (SCOPUS)
Lee, Q.-L., Tan, C.-S.*, and Krishnan, S. (2022). The mediating role of job satisfaction and job engagement in the relationship between person-job fit and job performance. Organizatsionnaya Psikhologiya (Organizational Psychology), 12(2), 183-197. https://doi.org/10.17323/2312-5942-2022-12-2-183-197 (SCOPUS Q4, ESCI) [Full-text]
Park, J., van den Broek, K. L., Bhullar, N., Ogunbode, C. A., Schermer, J. A., Doran, R., Ardi, R., Hanss, D., Maran, D. A., Albzour, M., Aquino, S. D., Ayanian, A. H., Chegeni, R., Chukwuorji, J. C., Enea, V., Ghanbarian, E., Ghorayeb, J., Jiang, F., Kehinde, O. A., … Yadav, R. (2022). Comparison of the inter-item correlations of the Big Five Inventory-10 (BFI-10) between Western and non-Western contexts. Personality and Individual Differences, 196, Article 111751. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2022.111751 (SSCI Q2, IF = 3.004)
Siah, P. C., Tee, X. Y., Tan, J. T. A., Tan, C.-S., Lokithasan, K., Low, S. K., & Yap, C. C. (2022). Cybervictimization and depression among adolescents: Coping strategies as mediators. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(7), Article 3903. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19073903 (SSCI Q1, IF = 3.390)
Khodabakhsh, S., & Tan, C.-S. (2022). Psychometric evaluation of the Brief 2-Way Social Support Scale among Malaysian older adults. Trends in Psychology, 30, 97-110. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43076-021-00097-9 (SCOPUS, Q3)
Chin, W. C., Tan, S. A., Nainee, S., & Tan, C.-S. (2022). Psychometric qualities of the McMaster Family Assessment Device–General Functioning Subscale for Malaysian samples. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(4), Article 2440. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19042440 (SSCI Q1, IF = 3.390)
Tan, C.-S.*, Chong, S.-L., & Masanda, A. B., & George, S. (2022). Validation and measurement invariance of the Interdependent Happiness Scale across Malaysia, Philippines, and India. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(1), Article 187. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19010187 (SSCI Q1, IF = 3.390)
Chin, W. C.*, Tan, C.-S.*, Noew, H. S., & Wu, S. L. (2022). Psychometric evaluation of the Malay version Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales III for Malaysian adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(1), Article 156. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19010156 (SSCI Q1, IF = 3.390)
Nainee, S., Tan, S.-A., Tan, C.-S., Gan, S.-W., & Tan, J.-P. (2021). Asian "Guan" parenting and life satisfaction among adolescents in Malaysia: The mediating role of filial piety. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, Article 746540. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.746540 (SSCI Q2, IF = 2.990)
Tan, C.-S., Cheng, S.-M., Nakayama, T., & George, S. (2021). Antecedents of the attitudes toward singlehood among young adults in Malaysia, Japan, and India. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, Article 756090. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.756090 (SSCI Q2, IF = 2.990)
Tan, C.-S., Cheng, S.-M., Chin, W.-C., Abu Bakar, A. R. B., Michael, E., Mohd Wazir, M. I. B., Mat Alim, M. B., Ahmad Tajudin, B. D. B., Mohamed Rosli, N. E.-Z. H. B., & Asmi, A. B. (2021). Validation and measurement invariance of the Body Appreciation Scale-2 between genders in a Malaysian sample. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(21), 11628. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182111628 (SSCI Q1, IF = 3.390)
Huang, C.-Y., Su, H., Cheng, S.-M., & Tan, C.-S.* (2021). The effects of group art therapy on adolescents’ self-concept and peer relationship: A mixed-method study. New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 179, 75-92. https://doi.org/10.1002/cad.20435 (SSCI Q3, IF = 2.364)
Nainee, S., Tan, S. A., & Tan, C.-S. (2021). Mothering as predictor on filial piety among Malaysian Adolescents. Malaysian Journal of Psychology, 35(2), 12-22. [pdf]
Nasir, H., Tan, C.-S.,* & Pheh, K.-S. (2021). The Executive Skills Questionnaire-Revised: Adaptation and psychometric properties in the working context of Malaysia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(17), Article 8978. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18178978 (SSCI Q1, IF = 3.390)
Tan, C.-Y., Chuah, C.-Q., Lee, S.-T., & Tan, C.-S.* (2021). Being creative makes you happier: The positive effect of creativity on subjective well-being. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(14), Article 7244. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18147244 (SSCI Q1, IF = 3.390)
Tan, C.-S., Cheng, S. M., & George, S. (2021). Development and validation of the Attitudes toward Singlehood Scale among undergraduate students in Malaysia and India. Collabra: Psychology, 7(1), Article 24808. https://doi.org/10.1525/collabra.24808 (SSCI Q2, IF = 1.761)
Tan, C.-S., Tan, S. A., Cheng, S. M., Hashim, I. H. M., & Ong, A. W. H. (2021). Development and preliminary validation of the 20-item Kaufman Domains of Creativity Scale for use with Malaysian populations. Current Psychology, 40, 1946-1957. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-019-0124-8 (SSCI Q2, IF = 2.051)
Tan, S. A., Nainee, S., & Tan, C.-S. (2021). The mediating role of reciprocal filial piety in the relationship between parental autonomy support and life satisfaction among adolescents in Malaysia. Current Psychology, 40, 804-812. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-018-0004-7 (SSCI Q2, IF = 2.051)
Pheh, K.-S, Tan, H.-C, & Tan, C.-S. (2020). Ultra-brief online mindfulness-based intervention effects on mental health during the coronavirus disease outbreak in Malaysia: A randomized controlled trial. Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia, 24(2), 118-128. https://doi.org/10.7454/hubs.asia.2140920 (ESCI)
Siah, P.-C., Tan, C.-S., Tan, S.-M., Lim, K.-L., & Lew, W.-H. (2020). Why choose Taiwan for tertiary education? The case of Malaysian students in Chinese independent schools. Asia Pacific Journal of Educators and Education, 35(2), 89–108. https://doi.org/10.21315/apjee2020.35.2.6 (SCOPUS Q4)
Lim, S., Wong, W.-C., Wu, Z.-X., Tan, C.-S.* (2020). The impact of perceived accessibility to MRT service and perceived neighborhood safety on quality of life: A study in Malaysia. Asia-Pacific Social Science Review, 20(4), 113-122. (SCOPUS Q2) [pdf]
Fenn, J., Tan, C.-S., George, S. (2020). Development, validation and translation of psychological tests. BJPsych Advances, 26(5), 306-315. https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2020.33 (SCOPUS Q3)
Koay, S. H., Ng, A. T., Tham, S. K., Tan, C.-S.* (2020). Gratitude intervention on Instagram: An experimental study. Psychological Studies, 65(2), 168-173. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12646-019-00547-6 (SCOPUS Q3)
Schermer, J. A., Rogoza, R., Kwiatkowska, M. M. … Tan, C.-S., … Krammer, G. (2019). Humor styles across 28 countries. Current Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-019-00552-y (SSCI)
Tay, K. W., Ong, A. W. H., Pheh, K. S., Low, S. K., Tan, C.-S.*, & Low, P. K. (2019). Assessing the effectiveness of a mental health literacy programme for refugee teachers in Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, 26(6), 120-126. https://doi.org/10.21315/mjms2019.26.6.12 (SCOPUS Q3 & ESCI) [PDF]
Tan, C.-S., & Ong, A. W. H. (2019). Psychometric qualities and measurement invariance of the modified self-rated creativity scale. Journal of Creative Behavior, 53(4), 593-599. https://doi.org/10.1002/jocb.222 (SSCI, IF = 1.262; SCOPUS Q1)
Tan, C.-S., Low, S.-R., Chong, H.-Y., Chong, S.-L., Ong, A. W.-H., Siah, P.-C., Phang, S.-F., Ong, Z.-Q., Tan, W.-H., Wong, J.-A., & Lew, W.-H. (2019). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses of the Short Grit Scale (Grit-S) for Malaysian undergraduate students. Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia, 23, 27-33. https://doi.org/10.7454/hubs.asia.2120519 (ESCI) (open access)
Tan, C.-S., Lau, X. S., & Lee, L. K. (2019). The mediating role of creative process engagement in the relationship between shyness and self-rated creativity. Journal of Creative Behavior, 53(2), 222-231. https://doi.org/10.1002/jocb.173 (SSCI, IF = 1.262)
Tan, C.-S., Tan, S. A., Hashim, I. H. M., Lee, M. N., Ong, A. W. H., & Yaacob, S. N. B. (2019). Problem-solving ability and stress mediate the relationship between creativity and happiness. Creativity Research Journal, 31, 15-25. https://doi.org/10.1080/10400419.2019.1568155 (SSCI, IF = 1.262)
Tan, C.-S., Tan, S. A., Nainee, S., Ong, A, W. H., & Yeh, K. H. (2019). Psychometric evaluation of the Malay filial piety scale (FPS-M) for adolescents in Malaysia. Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology, 13, e8. https://doi.org/10.1017/prp.2018.29 (SSCI, IF = 0.760).
Tan, C.-S., Lau, X. S., Kung, Y. T., & Kailsan, R. (2019). Openness to experience enhances creativity: The mediating role of intrinsic motivation and the creative process engagement. Journal of Creative Behavior, 53, 109-119. https://doi.org/10.1002/jocb.170 (SSCI, IF = 1.262)
Ong, C.-S. B., Chai, J. M., Tan, C.-S., & Tan, S. M. (2018). Communicative readiness and motivation among UNHCR refugee teachers of English in Malaysia. EDUCATUM Journal of Social Sciences, 4, 1-9. [PDF]
Tan, C.-S., Low, S. K., & Viapude, G. N. (2018). Extraversion and happiness: The mediating role of social support and hope. PsyCh Journal, 7(3), 133-143. https://doi.org/10.1002/pchj.220 (SSCI, IF = 1.26)
Ong, A. W. H. & Tan, C.-S. (2018). Structure of the Sibling Inventory of Differential Experience-Chinese version (SIDE-C): A bifactor model approach. Malaysian Journal of Psychology, 32(1), 30-38. [PDF]
Pheh, K. S., Ong, A. W. H., Low, S. K., Tan, C.-S., & Kok, J. K. (2017). The Malay version of the Mental Health Knowledge Schedule: A preliminary study. Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry, 26, 10-14. [PDF]
Yap, S. L., Tan, X. B., & Tan, C.-S.* (2017). The impact of luminance contrast on attention and memory. Malaysian Journal of Psychology, 31(2), 90-98. [PDF]
Tan, C.-S., Krishnan, S., & Lee, Q. W. (2017). The role of self-esteem and social support in the relationship between extraversion and happiness: A serial mediation model. Current Psychology, 36, 556-564. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-016-9444-0 (SSCI, IF = 0.953)
Lee, W. Y., Tan, C.-S., & Siah, P. C. (2017). The role of online privacy concern as a mediator between internet self-efficacy and online technical protection privacy behavior. Sains Humanika, 9(3-2), 37-43.
Viapude, G. N., Tan, C.-S., & Lim, Y. Y. (2017). Evaluation of youth social capital scale in a Malaysian undergraduate sample: A confirmatory factorial analysis. Sains Humanika, 9(3-2), 105-109.
Lim, J. W., Low, M. Y., Phang, J. Y., & Tan, C.-S.* (2017). Procrastination is detrimental to undergraduate students’ self-rated creativity. Creativity: Theories-Research-Applications, 4(1), 99-115. https://doi.org/10.1515/ctra-2017-0005 [PDF]
Ch’ng, B. Z., & Tan, C.-S. (2017). Does perceived racial discrimination increase aggression? Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 25(1), 461-472. (SCOPUS) [PDF]
Tan, C.-S., & Teo, T. (2017). Psychometric qualities of the Creative Process Engagement Scale in a Malaysian undergraduate sample. Swiss Journal of Psychology, 76, 35-42. https://doi.org/10.1024/1421-0185/a000189 (SSCI, IF = 0.696)
Nainee, S., Tan, S. A., & Tan, C.-S. (2016). Role of reciprocal filial piety in the relationship between parental involvement and filial behaviour among Malaysian adolescents. Journal of Techno Social, 8(2), 25-32.
Tan, C.-S. (2016). Openness to experience as a mediator of the relationship between product creativity and purchase intention. Malaysian Journal of Psychology, 30(2), 127-131. [PDF]
Chan, S. W., Tan, W. Q., & Tan, C.-S.* (2016). Creative people tend to tell lies, especially in enriched environment. Malaysian Journal of Psychology, 30(2), 82-89. [PDF]
Tan, C.-S., & Qu, L. (2015). Using video clips to elicit affects in the Asian iGeneration. Journal of Tropical Psychology, 5, e4. https://doi.org/10.1017/jtp.2015.4
Tan, C.-S., & Qu, L. (2015). Stability of the positive mood effect on creativity when task switching, practice effect, and test item differences are taken into consideration. Journal of Creative Behavior, 49(2), 94-110. https://doi.org/10.1002/jocb.56 (SSCI, IF = 1.943)
Tan, C.-S., & Hashim, I. H. M. (2015). Investigating personality differences between public and private university students and across gender: A focus on Malaysian Chinese sample. International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 4(2), 196-208.
Tan, C.-S., Lee, S. Y., & Begum, N. (2013). The relationship between materialism and creativity: An exploratory study. Academic Research International, 4(6), 18-27.
Tan, C.-S., & Qu, L. (2012). Generality and specificity: Malaysian undergraduate students’ self-reported creativity. International Journal of Creativity & Problem Solving, 22(2), 19-30.
* indicates corresponding author; _________ indicates student author
B. Conference Proceedings
Tan, S. A., Nainee, S., & Tan, C.-S. (2019). Filial piety and life satisfaction among Malaysian adolescents in a multi-ethnic, collectivist society. In D. R. Bintari, S. R. R Pudjiati, S. R. Asih, S. Y. Indrasari, D. C. Pelupessy, F. Fausiah, D. E. Purba, & B. Takwin (Eds.), 2nd International Conference on Intervention and Applied Psychology (pp. 144-155). Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research (Vol 229), Atlantis Press. (ISSN: 2352-5298; ISBN: 978-94-6252-782-9).
Nainee, S., Tan, S. A., Tan, C.-S., & Viapude, G. N. (2019). The mediating effect of psychological capital on the relationship between perceived social support and life satisfaction among Malaysian undergraduates. Asian Association of Indigenous and Cultural Psychology (AAICP): International Conference Proceedings. 25-27 July 2018, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. (ISBN: 978-967-0582-89-4).
Ong, A. W. H., Tan, C.-S., Kong, K. S., Lo, K. F., & Ng, N. L. (Nov 28-Dec 1, 2017). A bifactor analysis of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Paper presented at the Southeast Asia Regional Conference of Psychology 2017, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi, Vietnam. ISBN: 978-604-62-9912-7.
Nainee, S., Tan, S. A., Tan, C.-S., Viapude, G. N., Loh,W. L., & Krishnan, S. (Dec 22, 2016). Marital satisfaction as a mediator in the relationship between meaning in life and life satisfaction. Paper presented at the International Conference on Humanities 2016 at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Viapude, G. N., Tan, C.-S., Nainee, S., Tan, S. A., Loh, W. L., & Krishnan, S. (Dec 22, 2016). An Exploratory Study on the Positive Effect of Death Anxiety on Meaning in Life. Paper presented at the International Conference on Humanities 2016 at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Tan, C.-S., Tan, S. A., Cheng, S. M., & Hashim, I. H. M. (Sep 22-23, 2016). Factor structure and psychometric qualities of the Kaufman Domains of Creativity Scale. Paper presented at the International Conference on Education and Psychology 2016 (ICEduPsy16) at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. ISBN: 978-967-0582-51-1.
Tan, S. A., Nainee, S., & Tan, C.-S. (May 27-28, 2016). Parental autonomy support and filial behavior: Does this relationship differ between male and female adolescents. Paper presented at the International Conference on Health and Well-Being (ICHWB 2016) at Lorin D’Wangsa Solo Hotel, Surakarta, Indonesia. URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11617/7376
Nainee, S., Tan, S. A., & Tan, C.-S. (May 27-28, 2016). The effect of fathering on filial piety among adolescents in Malaysia. Paper presented at the International Conference on Health and Well-Being (ICHWB 2016) at Lorin D’Wangsa Solo Hotel, Surakarta, Indonesia. URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11617/7359
Viapude, G. N., Lim, Y. Y., & Tan, C.-S. (May 27-28, 2016). Social capital as a predictor of prosocial risk behavior among adolescents. Paper presented at the International Conference on Health and Well-Being (ICHWB 2016) at Lorin D’Wangsa Solo Hotel, Surakarta, Indonesia. URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11617/7378
Tan, C.-S., Lim, J. W., Low, M. Y., Phang, J. Y., & Tan, T. Y. (Aug 27-28, 2015). Validation of the State-Trait Inventory for Cognitive and Somatic Anxiety in a sample of Malaysian undergraduates. Paper presented at the USM International Conference on Social Sciences at Rainbow Paradise Beach Resort, Penang, Malaysia. eISBN: 978-967-11473-3-7
Tan, C.-S., & Viapude, G. N. (Jun 6, 2015). The best-known creator in the eye of Malaysian undergraduates. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences “ASEAN 2015: Challenges and Opportunities” at BP Samila Beach Resort, Songkhla, Thailand. ISSN: 1906-9448
Lim, W. L., Yap, N. Y., Siah, S. Y., & Tan, C.-S. (Feb 9, 2015). Why do I feel like to help? The effect of prosocial songs. Paper presented at the CAMDEN2: Trends in Culture, Arts & Media National Symposium. Symposium conducted at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia.
C. Conference Presentation
Tan, C.-S., & Cheng, S. M. (2022, July 14). Singlehood and well-being: The moderating role of attitudes toward singlehood [Paper presentation]. The 12th Conference for Chinese Psychologists, virtual conference, Taiwan.
Tan, C.-S., Cheng, S. M., & Nakayama, T. (2021, July 29-31). Why do Malaysian and Japanese youths desire to stay single [Paper presentation]? The 14th biennial Asian Association of Social Psychology 2021, virtual conference, Korea.
Nasir, H., Tan, C.-S., & Pheh, K.-S. (2020, October 16). Examining the psychometric properties of the Executive Skills Questionnaire-Revised in the Malaysian working context [Paper presentation]. The 8th International Conference on Business, Accounting, Finance and Economics 2020, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Perak, Malaysia.
Ooi, S. L., Choo, H. J., & Tan, C.-S. (2019, August 2-4). Psychometric properties of the survey of Perceived Organisational Support Scale in a Malaysian sample [Paper presentation]. The 7th ARUPS Congress: ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies and 3rd MIPC (Malaysian International Psychology Conference), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.
Tan, C.-S., Hashim, I. H. M., Pheh, K. S., Pratt, C., Chung, M.-H. & Anggi, S. (2019, July 11-13). Mindfulness promotes meaning in life: The mediating role of openness to new experience and curiosity. In C.-S. Tan (Chair), Cultural, social, and individual impacts on well-being [Symposium]. The 13th biennial Asian Association of Social Psychology 2019, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan.
Tan, C.-S., & Ong, A. W. H. (2018, July 25-27). Curiosity mediates the relationship between openness to new experience and meaning in life: A longitudinal study [Paper presentation]. Asian Association of Indigenous and Cultural Psychology 2018, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia.
Ong, A. W. H., & Tan, C.-S. (2018, July 25-27). Does teacher-student relationship predict the subjective well-being of Malaysian undergraduate? [Paper presentation]. Asian Association of Indigenous and Cultural Psychology 2018, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia.
Tan, C.-S., & Ong, A. W. H. (2017, November 28-December 1). I’m creative! When I have supports and hope [Paper presentation]. Southeast Asia Regional Conference of Psychology 2017, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Nasir, H., Lee, Z. Q., Cheok, M. J., & Tan, C.-S. (2017, November 11). Procrastinating for creative ideas? You better not [Paper presentation]. Malaysian Psychology Student Assembly 2017, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Perak, Malaysia.
Tan, C.-S., Nainee, S., Tan, S. A., & Viapude, G. N. (2017, October 25-26). Self-rated creativity relieves death anxiety: The mediating role of meaning in life [Paper presentation]. National Conference on Creativity in Education and Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia.
Tan, C.-S., Tan, S. A., Lee, M. N., Hashim, I. H. M., & Yaacob, S. N. B. (2017, August 26-28). Can self-perceived creativity promote happiness? Insights from a serial mediation model [Paper presentation]. Asian Association of Social Psychology’s biennial conference 2017 (AASP 2017), Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand.
Lee, W. Y., Tan, C.-S., Siah P. C., & Lee, M. N. (2017, July 31-August 02). Attitude towards deaf people among Malaysian secondary school students [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Special Education 2017 (ICSE 2017), Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Chua, S. P., Tan, C.-S., Tan, S. M., & Sheu, Y-H. D. (2017, May 27-28). Why do Malaysian Chinese independent school students choose to study in Taiwan Universities? [Paper presentation]. Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary School Education Conference & Teaching and Learning Outcome Seminar 2017, Hin Hua High School, Malaysia.
Ong, S. B. C., Tan, C.-S., Tan, S. M., & Sim, C. P. (2017, May 18-19). Communicative Readiness and Motivation among UNHCR Refugee Teachers of English in Malaysia [Paper presentation]. The 5th International SEARCH Conference, Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, Malaysia.
Tan, C.-S., & Ong, A. W. H. (2017, May 13-14). Exploratory factor analysis of the person-environment fit scale for creativity [Paper presentation]. Malaysian International Psychology Conference 2017 (MIPC2017), HELP University, Subang, Malaysia.
Ong, A. W. H., & Tan, C.-S. (2017, May 13-14). Structure of the Sibling Inventory of Differential Experience-Chinese version (SIDE-C): A Bifactor Model Approach [Paper presentation]. Malaysian International Psychology Conference 2017 (MIPC2017), HELP University, Subang, Malaysia.
Tan, C. Y., Chuah, C. Q., Lee, S. T., & Tan, C.-S. (2017, May 13-14). Can Self-Perceived Creativity Foster Employees’ Subjective Well-being? [Paper presentation]. Malaysian International Psychology Conference 2017 (MIPC2017), HELP University, Subang, Malaysia.
Tan, C.-S., & Tan, S. A. (2016, October 5-6). An exploratory study on the role of perceived social support in adolescents’ creativity [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Teaching and Learning (ICTL16), PJ Hilton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tan, C.-S., Tan, S. A., Cheng, S. M., & Hashim, I. H. M. (2016, Sep 22-23). Factor structure and psychometric qualities of the Kaufman Domains of Creativity Scale [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Education and Psychology (ICEduPsy16), Universiti Malaysia, Sabah, Malaysia.
Tan, T. Y., Tan, C.-S., Tan, S. A., & Nainee, S. (2016, September 22-23). Psychometric Properties of the Malay Version of the Filial Behavior Scale [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Education and Psychology (ICEduPsy16), Universiti Malaysia, Sabah, Malaysia.
Tan, C.-S., Tan, S. A., Lee, M. N, Hashim, I. H. M., & Yaacob, S. N. B. (2016, September 22-23). Creativity, the stress-buffering factor and the mediating role of problem-solving ability [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Education and Psychology (ICEduPsy16), University Malaysia Sabah, Sabah, Malaysia.
Tan, C.-S., Lau, X. S., & Kung Y. T. (2016, July 24-29, 2016). Shyness kills creativity: The mediating role of creative process engagement [Paper presentation]. The 31st International Congress of Psychology Conference (ICP 2016), Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan.
Lim, J. W., Low, M. Y., Phang, J. Y., & Tan, C.-S. (2015, December 15). Procrastination impairs creativity: The mediating role of state anxiety [Paper presentation]. International Conference of Psychology and Social Science 2015 (ICPSS 2015), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia.
Ch’ng, B. Z., & Tan, C.-S. (2015, August 27-28). Does Perceived Racial Discrimination Increase Aggression? [Paper presentation]. USM International Conference on Social Science 2015, Rainbow Paradise Beach Resort hotel, Penang, Malaysia.
Tan, C.-S., & Lee, Q. W. (2014, August 7-8). Why extroverts are happier than introverts: The unique mediating effect of self-esteem and social support [Paper presentation]. The 2nd International Conference Behavioral and Social Science Research, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Tan, C.-S. (2013, November 23). Product creativity and purchase intension: The mediating role of openness [Paper presentation]. The 3rd Malaysian Psychology Conference, Kampar, Perak, Malaysia.
Chan, M. F. & Tan, C.-S. (2013, November 23). A study of the causes and impacts of insomnia among Malaysian undergraduate students [Paper presentation]. The 3rd Malaysian Psychology Conference, Kampar, Perak, Malaysia.
Bai, S., Qu, L., & Tan, C.-S. (2013, September 29-October 1). Developing a new assessment of creativity: A pilot study [Paper presentation]. Marconi Institute for Creativity Conference (MIC 2013), Bologna, Italy.
Tan, C.-S., Li, Q, Crawford, J. M. (2013, August 26-28). Enhancing creativity via creative writing course [Paper presentation]. International Conference for Chinese Psychologists, Beijing, China.
Bai, S. M., Tan, C.-S., & Qu, L. (2013, May 24-26). Measuring creativity in Singaporean young adults [Paper presentation]. The 3rd Conference on Psychology and Social Harmony (CPSH 2013), Beijing, China.
Hashim, I. H. M., Zaharim, N. M., & Tan, C.-S. (2012, December 20-22). Daily interactions among close friends: Positive versus negative interactions [Paper presentation]. Asian Association of Indigenous and Cultural Psychology (AAICP) International Conference, Langkawi, Malaysia.
Tan, C.-S., & Qu, L. (2012, August 2-5). An investigation of moderating effect of task framing on mood and creativity [Paper presentation]. The 120th APA Convention, Orlando, FL, United States.
Tan, C.-S., & Qu, L. (2012, July 5-7). Beyond mood effect: The impact of measurement items and order effect on creativity [Paper presentation]. The 4th Asian Psychology Association (APsyA) conference, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Tan, C.-S., & Qu, L. (2011, September 11-13). How long can it last? An investigation of the facilitation effect of positive mood on creativity [Paper presentation]. The 7th Chinese Psychologist Conference, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan.
Qu, L., Tan, C.-S., & Ho, M. R. (2011, May 26-30). Feeling differently when speaking differently: Affective structure of English-speaking Chinese bilinguals [Paper presentation]. Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention. Washington, DC, United States.
Qu, L., Wu, J. H. & Tan, C.-S., (2010, July 18-22). Temperament, parenting practices, and the development of executive function and theory of mind in Singaporean preschoolers [Paper presentation]. International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development 2010 Biannual Conference, Lusaka, Zambia.
D. Book Chapter
Cheong, J. Q., Tan, C.-S. (2022). Global food security impact of COVID-19. In B. Alareeni & A. Hamdan (Eds.), Financial Technology (FinTech), Entrepreneurship, and Business Development. ICBT 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 486 (pp. 467–476). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08087-6_33
Tan, C.-S., Lee, L. K., & Ong, A. W. H. (2019). Cultivating children’s creativity. In P. G. Pakirnathan (Ed.), Reflections on social issues & Malaysian adolescents. Perak, Malaysia: Centre for Applied Psychology. ISBN: 978-967-2244-01-1
Tan, C.-S., & Qu, L. (2015). Affect and creativity: An old topic and new direction. In A-G Tan & C. Parleth (Eds.), Creativity, Culture, and Development. Singapore: Springer.
Tan, C.-S., & Qu, L. (2013). Beyond mood effect: The impact of measurement items and order effect on creativity. In S. McCarthy, J. L. S. Jaafar, A. Kamal, & A. Zubair (Eds.), Psychology at Work in Asia: Proceeds of the 3rd and 4th Asian Psychological Association Conferences and the 4th International Conference on Organizational Psychology (pp. 304-321). Newcastle, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
Tan, C.-S., & Hashim, I. H. M. (2009). An investigation on relationships between creativity, problem solving and life stress: A study on Malaysian university students. In J. L. S. Jaafar & S. McCarthy (Eds.), Building Asian Families and Communities in the 21st Century: Selected Proceeds of the 2nd Asian Psychological Association Conference (pp. 332-354). Newcastle, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.