Much of psychology teaches that the behavioural and intellectual differences between males and females are often exaggerated and are a reflection of social stereotypes rather than psychological realities.
 

Paul's primary research interest is in designing and evaluating intervention programs to enhance the psychological well-being of youths and building a greater sense of responsibility in youths to contribute to the betterment of society.
 

This research project looks at children's ability to distinguish between memories for different episodes, namely visual and auditory events.
 

The team is interested in the universal and culture-specific aspects of parenting that lead to adaptive social development in children.
 

His research has involved over 12 organisations in West and East Malaysiafrom a variety of industries including accouning, advertising, law, manufacturing, agriculture and education.
 

Ananthi Ramiah is conducting this research with the University of Oxford (UK) that aims to explore issues of identity, stereotype development & change and intergroup contact in reducing prejudice in a multiethnic context.
 

The problem of youth alienation and delinquency in lower income urban settings has become a cause for concern among community leaders and policy makers.
 

Paul Selva Raj is collaborating with Dr Charissa Cheah of the University of Maryland (US) on this research project to explore the role that culture may play in several aspects of emerging adulthood.
 

This study aims to survey leadership at the different administrative levels in Malaysian public schools, to examine leadership in a multi cultural setting, and determine the possible factors and variables of leadership in Malaysian public school administration that have not been accounted for in leadership theories.
 

This research aims to determine the universality of emotional expressions and culturally unique expressions in different settings, taking into account various social situations.

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