Youth Study on Transitions and Evolving Pathways in Singapore (Youth STEPS)
The first national-level longitudinal study of youths in Singapore to gain a life-course perspective and better understand young people's experiences.
Last updated 30 July 2025
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About Youth STEPS
The NYC and Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) Social Lab have partnered to embark on the first national-level longitudinal study of youths in Singapore aged 17 to 24 to gain a life-course perspective and better understand young people's experiences as they live, study, work and play in Singapore and to give youths a voice to shine the spotlight on issues that matter to them.
Between 2017 and 2022, the Youth STEPS have explored youths' life evolving aspirations, values & attitudes, and achievements & mobility as they transition from adolescence to adulthood. The findings from this study will contribute towards improving policies and programmes for youth in Singapore.
Click here to read the Youth Study on Transitions and Evolving Pathways in Singapore report (opens in new tab)
Media reports
Singapore youth: In defence of 'strawberries' [PDF, 1.47 GB]
The Straits Times | September 2022
Social support, engaging on national issues among young people's concerns: Survey
The Straits Times | July 2022
Family, self-determination and community: a blueprint for brands to engage today's youth
The Drum | September 2019
These are the youth proving that their generation is the most important
RICE Media | July 2019
本地研究：九成青年在一定程度上信任政府
8World | July 2022
Tinjauan IPS dapati 90% belia yakini pemerintah
Berita Mediacorp | July 2022
அரசாங்கத்தின்மீது 90% இளையர்கள் ஓரளவுக்கு நம்பிக்கை வைத்துள்ளனர்
Seithi Mediacorp | July 2022