Purpose and Meaning for Singaporean Society: The Impact of the Future of Work on Individual Purpose and the Role of Education

Positive education, a movement that is gaining momentum across the world, works to create a school culture that supports caring, trusting relationships; encourage and support individuals and the community to flourish and focuses on specific skills that assist students to build positive emotions, enhance personal resilience, promote mindfulness and encourage a healthy lifestyle.

SPEN met with the founder of Sequoia, Jacqueline Wong, to hear her story of the foundation of her company, including how they have transformed lives and organizations so far.

The fruits of various research efforts and initiatives concerning positive psychology and positive education in Singapore, as well as in other Asian countries, have been presented in a book "Positive Psychology and Positive Education in Asia: Understanding and Fostering Well-Being in Schools".