Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Master of Social Science (Psychology), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Bachelor of Science (Psychology), National Chengchi University, Taiwan

Chee-Seng enjoys contemplating life. His experience in psychological research and self-awareness has led him to believe that everything has two bright and dark sides. He enjoys assisting people in realizing their potential and advocates using scientific methods to explore ways to improve life satisfaction. He has conducted training on creativity, growth mindset, and psychological wellness for schools, organizations, and the community.

Chee-Seng is a member of the Asian Association of Social Psychology (AASP), the International Association for Relationship Research (IARR), and the Malaysian Psychological Association (PSIMA). He is the associate editor of BMC Psychology, Frontiers in Psychology, and Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. He is also an editorial member of the Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology and Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia.

1. Positive Psychology

2. Psychometrics

3. Social Psychology  

His research focuses on people's optimal functioning, such as creativity and well-being, and the development and validation of psychological measurements. He is also interested in investigating the factors linked to a more or less contented life while single. He refers to this area of study as positive singlehood.

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

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

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

Tan, C.-S., Tee, X.-Y., Abd Rahim, N. A. B., Siah, Y.-H., & Siah, P.-C. (2022). 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. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-021-00721-w

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

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, Article 24808. https://doi.org/10.1525/collabra.24808

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

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

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

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

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

PSY3200 Psychological Statistics

PSY3680 Positive Psychology

PSY4200 Psychological Testing and Measurements