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Associate Professor

Hee Jhee JIOW

Deputy Director, SIT Teaching and Learning Academy (STLA)
Member, SIT Institutional Review Board
Doctor of Philosophy (Communication & New Media), National University of Singapore, Singapore
Cluster:
Business, Communication and Design
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SIT Appointments

  • Deputy Director, SIT Teaching and Learning Academy (STLA)
    – Present
  • Member, SIT Institutional Review Board
    – Present
  • Programme Leader, SIT BSc (Hons) Digital Communications and Integrated Media
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  • Programme Leader, UOL BA (Hons) Criminology and Security
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  • Programme Director, SIT BSc (Hons) Digital Communications and Integrated Media
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  • Programme Director, SIT BA (Hons) Criminology and Security
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Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Communication & New Media)
    National University of Singapore , Singapore
  • Graduate Certificate in Internet Studies
    Curtin University of Technology , Australia
  • Master of Business Administration
    National University of Singapore , Singapore
  • Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
    National University of Singapore , Singapore

Achievements

  • SIT BCD Excellence in Teaching Award (Commendation)
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  • Best Paper Award (3rd Prize) at the 30th Australasian Conference of Information Systems for paper titled “What motivates teenagers to comply with security guidelines” – Australasian Association for Information Systems Prize
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  • Teaching Excellence Award – Singapore Institute of Technology
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  • Australia Endeavor Award – Department of Education (Australia)
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  • Research Scholarship - National University of Singapore
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  • Graduate Students’ Teaching Award Honor Roll - National University of Singapore
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Professional Certification

  • Python for Data Science and AI
    IBM Developer Skills Network

Professional Memberships

  • Chairperson, Programme Advisory Committee for Graduate Diploma in Youth Work (Singapore University of Social Sciences)
    – Present
  • School Advisory Committee, Temasek Secondary School
    – Present
  • International Editorial Board Member, Journal of Security Psychology (Ministry of Home Affairs, Malaysia)
    – Present
  • School Advisory Committee, Waterway Primary School
    – Present
  • Associate Adult Educator, Adult Education Professionals
    – Present
  • Committee Member, Youth Work Association of Singapore
    – Present
  • Member, Media Literacy Council (Info-communications Media Development Authority)
    – Present
  • Member, Films Consultative Panel (Info-communications Media Development Authority)
    – Present
  • Treasurer, Youth Work Association of Singapore
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  • International Editorial Board Member, Journal of Security Psychology (Ministry of Home Affairs, Malaysia)
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Research Interests

Current Projects

  • SIT Ignition Grant for project titled “Clinical Treatment of Gaming Dependency in a Virtual Environment", Co-Investigator
    – Present

Past Projects

  • SEED Grant (Singapore Institute of Technology) for project titled “Investigating Parental Attitudes towards Children’s Screen Time Consumption during Confined Situations”
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    Principal Investigator

  • SALT Grant (Singapore Institute of Technology) for project titled "Gamification of Learning Experiences"
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    Principal Investigator

  • Ignition Grant (Singapore Institute of Technology) for project titled “Protection Motivation Theory Based Digital Media Security Programmes”
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    Principal Investigator

  • Ignition Grant (Singapore Institute of Technology) for project titled “Video Game Repository for Parents”
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    Principal Investigator

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Journal Papers

Conferences

  • Jiow, H. J. & Chong, R. (2024, July 1-4). Singapore's Newspapers' Portrayal of Gay Sex Law [Conference Presentation]. International Association for Media and Communication Research – IAMCR Christchurch 2024, New Zealand.

  • Jiow, H. J. & Tay, A. (2023, November 21-24). Parental Mediation of Pre-Schooler’s Digital Media Use [Conference Presentation]. Australian & New Zealand Communication Association ANZCA 2023 Conference – Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

  • Tay, A. & Jiow, H. J. (2023, November 9-10). Nurturing Early Learners in the Digital World: A Parental Perspective [Conference Presentation]. Reaching Young Audiences: Investigating media content for children and young people in a multi-platform era – University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

  • Jiow, H. J. & Cheng, J. (2023, July 9-13). Gaming Motivations and its Relationship with Problematic Video Game Use [Conference Presentation]. International Association for Media and Communication Research – IAMCR Lyon 2023, France.

  • Jiow, H. J., Poh, X. Y., Phoon, P., Lim, R. & Lim, N. G. (2022, July). Game Player Types and its Influence on Game Dependency International Association for Media and Communication Research – IAMCR Beijing 2022. Tsinghua University and Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University, China, July 11-15.

  • Jiow, H. J., Goh, L., Lian, I., Mascrinhas, E. & Tan, T. (2022, July). Game Player Types and its Influence on Game Dependency International Association for Media and Communication Research – IAMCR Beijing 2022. Tsinghua University and Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University, China, July 11-15.

  • Tan, B., Lye, J., Tan, Y. N., Jiow, H. J., & Toh, S. H. (2022, January). Investigating Caregivers’ Management of Children’s Digital Screen Device Use. Asia Pacific Maternal and Child Health (APMCH) Conference & Integrated Platform for Research in Advancing Metabolic Health Outcome of Women and Children (IPRAMHO) International Meeting 2022. Singapore. January 21-22.

  • Jiow, H.J., Mokhtar, I.A., & Lau, A. (2019, April). Gamification Based Teaching and Learning Ideas. THEi AECT 2019 International Conference. Hong Kong, April 18.

  • Jiow, H.J. & Mwagwabi, F. (2019, June). Effective Password Hygiene E-Programme for Youths. National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) 2019 Conference. Washington DC, June 26.

  • Mwagwabi, F. & Jiow, H.J. (2019, December). What motivates teenagers to comply with security guidelines. 30th Australasian Conference on Information Systems. Perth, December 10.

  • Jiow, H. J., Lye, Q. T., & Woo, K. (2018, June). Not Yet Game Over: A Reappraisal of Video Game Addiction. International Association for Media and Communication Research 2018 Annual Conference. Eugene, US, June 22.

  • Jiow, H. J., Chew, L. L., Lim, N, Ng, X. Y., & Woo, K. (2018, November). Video Games Information: Ratings, Reality & Reconfiguration. International Conference on Well-Being. Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore, November 2.

  • Jiow, H.J., Mokhtar, I.A., & Lau, A. (2018, December). Workplace Competencies Framework for University Students. Co-Constructing Excellence: Recognising, Scaffolding and Building Excellence in University Learning and Teaching 2018. Hong Kong, December 19.

  • Jiow, H. J., Athwal, R., Chew, L. L., Elias, M. H., Lim, N., Ng, X. Y., & Woo, K. (2017, April). Perceptions of Video Gaming Careers and its Implications on Parental Mediation. Popular Culture Association / American Culture Association 2017 Annual Conference. San Diego, US, April 14.

  • Jiow, H. J., Lim, S. S., & Lin, J. (2016, June). Game On: Refining the parental mediation framework for a video gaming landscape. Communicating with Power: 2016 Annual Conference of the International Communication Association. Fukuoka, Japan, June 11.

  • Jiow, H. J., Athwal, R., Chew, L. L., Elias, M. H., Lim, N., & Woo, K. (2016, September). Revisiting video game ratings: Shift from content-centric to parent-centric approach. i-COME'16: International Conference on Communication and Media (An International Communication Association Regional Conference). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 18-20.

  • Jiow, H. J., Chew, L. L., Lim, N, & Ng, X. Y. (2016, October). Emerging Interactivities In Video Gaming And Its Implication On Parental Mediation. International Conference on Well-Being. SIM University, Singapore, October 31.

  • Jiow, H. J., Lin, J., & Lim, S. S. (2016, July). Influence of Parenting Style on Mediation of Gaming – Differences between Authoritative Parents and Neglectful Parents. International Association for Media and Communication Research - IAMCR 2016. University of Leicester, UK, July 28.

  • Jiow, H. J. & Woo, K. (2016, October). A Shift in Media Addiction Discourse. International Conference on Well-Being. SIM University, Singapore, October 31.

  • Jiow, H. J. & Morales, S. (2014, April). Lateral Surveillance in Singapore. 6th Biannual Surveillance & Society Conference 2014, Barcelona, April 24-26.

  • Jiow, H. J. & Morales, S. (2013, October). Perceptions and Effects of Surveillance in Singapore. Global Internet Governance Academic Network 8th Annual Symposium 2013, Bali, October 21.

  • Jiow, H. J. (2012, November). Singapore’s Regulation of Cybercrime. Conference for eDemocracy and Social Media CeDEM-Asia 2012, Singapore, November 14-15.

  • Jiow, H. J. & Lin, J. (2012, July). The influence of parental factors on children’s receptiveness towards mobile phone location disclosure services. 3rd International Conference on Geographies of Children, Young People and Families, Singapore, July 11-13.

  • Jiow, H. J. & Lim, S. S. (2012, May). The Evolution of Video Games and Growing Challenges for Parental Mediation.Communication and Community: 2012 Annual Conference of the International Communication Association, Arizona, May 24-28.

  • Jiow, H. J. (2008, November). Investigating Time Spent as an Indicator of Problematic Internet Gaming. 9th Humanities Graduate Research Conference: Emerging place(s)/Engaging culture(s), Perth, November 5-6.

  • Jiow, H. J. (2008, June). Investigating Problematic Internet Gaming in the Singaporean Context. Workshop on Internet Addiction Research in Asia, Philippines, June 16-17.

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Past

  • ACC3007 Change Management
  • ICT4005 Change Management
  • SOCS106 Studying Society
  • SOCS212 Understanding Non-Profit Organisations: Work-Based Learning
  • SOCS247 Social Research Methods (Quantitative)
  • SOCS301 Dissertations
  • SOCS305 Social Policy Project: Work-Based Learning
  • SOCS377 Cybercrime in a Connected World
  • PTY2003 Health Promotion and Population Health
  • Allied Health Honours Thesis
  • DCM1100 Media and Communications Theory
  • DCM1110 Introduction to Research Methods
  • DCM1000 Media and Communications Theory 1
  • DCM1010 Introduction to Research Methods
  • DCM2120 Qualitative Research Methods for Communications
  • BHB3995 Capstone Project
  • USI2001 Social Innovation Project
  • DCM3100 Capstone Project
  • DCM3101 Integrated Work Study Programme
  • DCM3000 Media and Communications Theory 2
  • DCM3300B Integrated Work Study Programme
  • DCM3301 Capstone Project
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