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| Summary of Findings |
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| Project Overview |
| Adult Surveys |
The Singapore Internet Project (SIP) is the first nation-wide survey of Internet usage and its social impact, in Singapore. The objective is to collect empirical evidence to show the consequences, if any, of the Internet, which has been adopted rapidly by many Singaporeans (and the rest of the world) in the last few years. The focus of the study includes Internet usage pattern, e-commerce activities, lifestyle and well-being, perception of the Internet, Internet regulation, importance of information sources, and trust of media institutions.
The design of the studies has four features: - |
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It allows the results to be projected to the rest of the Singapore population. A random sample of 1,000 households that matched the population characteristics was selected based on the Department of Statistics' sampling frame. The respondent from each household was chosen using a pre-established scheme that helped to limit interviewers' selection bias and to ensure that the sample would match the population. |
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It is designed as a longitudinal study to last at least three years, probably longer. Annual surveys will allow researchers to track the social impact of the Internet over time. |
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It studies both Internet users and non-users in its survey. Many Internet studies, especially those by market research firms, are interested in users only. By involving the non-users, we can have a fuller understanding of the impact. |
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It is designed with cross-cultural comparisons in mind, currently conducted in collaboration with the University of California at Los Angeles in the United States and the Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. More countries are expected to join the study in the future. |
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Summary of Adult Survey Findings
Summary of SIP Adult Survey 1999
Summary of SIP Adult Survey 2000
Summary of SIP Adult Survey 2001 |
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| Adult Panel Survey |
In the 2000 national survey, a sample of 1,000 households that matches the Singapore population was selected. A respondent was chosen from each household randomly. 1,000 Singapore citizens and permanent residents, aged 18 and above (referred to as adult in this report), were interviewed between November and December 2000. In the 2001 panel study, 261 of those who took part in the 2002 survey co-operated when they were revisited in November and December 2001 and were eventually included in the present panel analysis.
Summary of Adult Panel Survey |
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| Student Survey |
Similar to the adult survey, the student study focuses on the following areas: Internet usage pattern and activities, lifestyle and social well-being, perceptions of the Internet, importance of information sources, and trust of institutions.
The design of the studies is characterized by three features: - |
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It allows the same sample of respondents involved in the first survey to be revisited again in subsequent years, forming a ·panel·. Such a design allows researchers to observe changes among the same group of students over time. A panel study allows researchers to observe the dynamic interaction between the Internet and the students. It helps researchers infer causal relationship with greater confidence. |
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It covers both Internet users and non-users, which permits researchers to understand the differences between the two groups in terms of their characteristics, beliefs, behaviours, and Internet influence. |
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It allows for a comparison between the two groups, since the adult and student surveys share substantial number of research areas. |
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Summary of Student Survey Findings
Summary of SIP Student Survey 1999
Summary of SIP Student Survey 2000
Summary of SIP Student Survey 2001 |
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| Student Panel Survey |
This report describes the results of the panel survey on Internet usage and impact by the Singapore Internet Project (SIP) on Singaporean students. This report explains the major findings of the panel study regarding Internet perception, adoption, usage among Internet users and non-users. The same group of students were interviewed in 1999 and revisited in 2000, and 2001, as they progressed from secondary one, to secondary two, and secondary three. Such a design allows researchers to observe changes among the same group of students over time. The initial sample size of the 1999 national study was 1251. The sample that formed the panel dropped to 817 in 2000. The final size of the panel study, consisting of those who were successfully interviewed in three consecutive years was 230.
Summary of SIP Student Panel Survey |
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| Singapore – USA Cross Country Comparison Study |
This report by the Singapore Internet Project (SIP) presents the first findings of the cross country comparison between Singapore and the United States of America (USA) on Internet usage and its impact. It paints a general picture of Internet usage between the two countries and discusses findings that have implications for family and social interaction, home and working life, perception of the Internet and its impact, and traditional information sources.
For the Singapore study, a random sample of 1,000 households that matches the Singapore population characteristics was selected. A respondent was chosen from each household randomly. Altogether, 1,000 respondents, aged 18 and above (referred to as adults in this report), were interviewed in the 1999 survey. Although 1,000 respondents were surveyed, only 921 respondents were analysed. Non-Singaporeans and non-permanent residents were dropped from the sample.
For the USA study, a random sample of 2,096 households was selected throughout the 50 states and the District of Columbia. A respondent was randomly selected from the household. 2,096 aged 12 and above, were interviewed in 2000. However, in order to do a fair comparison between Singapore and USA, 175 respondents aged 12 to 17 years of age were dropped in the present analysis. Thus only 1921 respondents were analysed for this study.
Summary of SIP Cross Country Study |
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