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 both bright and dark sides. He is passionate about helping people realize their potential and advocates for the use of scientific methods to explore ways to improve well-being. He has conducted training on creativity, growth mindset, and psychological wellness for schools, organizations, and communities. 

Chee-Seng is a research fellow at INTI International University and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in Malaysia, as well as Shinawatra University in Thailand. He serves as an associate editor for Applied Research in Quality of Life, BMC Psychology, Frontiers in Psychology, and Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. Additionally, he is a member of the editorial boards for Discover Psychology, 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.

Siah, P. C., Tee, X. Y., Tan, C.-S., Tan, J. T. A., Lokithasan, K., Low, S. K., & Yap, C. C. (accepted). Development and validation of the Malaysia Cybervictimization Scale for Adolescents in Malay and Chinese version. Asia-Pacific Social Science Review. 

Tan, C.-S., Tan, S.-A., Ooh, S.-L., Teoh, X.-Y., Muthu, K. N. (2024). No money, poor mental health, and high counterproductive behavior: The mediating effect of perceived stress on financial threats and job performance. Psychiatry International, 5, 412–423.  

https://doi.org/10.3390/psychiatryint5030028 

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  

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. (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 

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 

PSY3200 Psychological Statistics 

PSY3680 Positive Psychology 

PSY4200 Psychological Testing and Measurements 

PSY4230 Experimental Psychology 

PSY4940 SEM: Issues Contemporary Psychology