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Asst Prof Andrew Yee
Assistant Professor, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
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Andrew Z H Yee is Assistant Professor at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. He is interested in understanding how and why people use digital technology, and the impact it can have on their development and well-being. His latest work involves the collection of screenomes to better understand the impact of youth smartphone use. Another project involves understanding what aspects of media use contributes to different dimensions of preschoolers’ school readiness - such as literacy, socioemotional competency, and executive function. Overall, his work aims to explore how technology and digital media can be harnessed to positively affect development and well-being.
Media effects on children and adolescents
Media experiences and well-being
Motivations and effects of video games
Positive media experiences
Family communication
Media experiences and well-being
Motivations and effects of video games
Positive media experiences
Family communication
Awards
Top Faculty Paper Award (Winner) - International Communication Association 2022 - Game Studies Division
Top Faculty Paper Award (Finalist) - International Communication Association 2022 - Mobile Communication Division
Top Faculty Paper Award (Finalist) - International Communication Association 2022 - Mobile Communication Division
Fellowships & Other Recognition
Research Foundation of Flanders Travel Grant Fellowship to Ghent University (2022)
Faculty Early Career Award - Singapore University of Technology and Design (2019-2022)
Faculty Early Career Award - Singapore University of Technology and Design (2019-2022)