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The Growing Class Divide in Singapore: A Study on Social Connectivity

Singapore, known for its rapid development and economic prowess, is also experiencing subtle yet significant social shifts. A recent study conducted by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) sheds light on one such development — the declining social connections among residents, especially between different socioeconomic classes.

The Study and Its Findings

The IPS study posed an intriguing question: In a public fair in Singapore, how many people living in private housing are you likely to know on average? Respondents could choose from options such as less than three, less than two, or less than one.