Lua Hooi Ming( Award Conferred 21 April 2025)
Title of Thesis:‘ Adapting to New Realities: Tourist Behaviour Evolution in Post-Pandemic Context.’
This research explores the transformative learning process and behaviour transformation of tourists during post-pandemic international travel. Using a mixed-method approach grounded in Transformative Learning Theory( TLT) and Resilience Theory( RT), it examines the interplay of risk perception, coping mechanisms, psychological resilience, and destination image. Quantitative analysis highlights destination image as the dependent variable, with nostalgia and optimism bias as moderators. Findings reveal how tourists navigate evolving safety concerns, reassess behaviours, and develop preparedness strategies. By detailing a unique sequence of transformative learning steps, this research contributes to academic literature and provides actionable insights for tourism stakeholders adapting to a post-pandemic environment.
Supervisor: Professor Dilip Mutum Associate Supervisor: Dr Dinh Duc Tam
Lee Yee Qin( Award Conferred 5 March 2025)
Title of Thesis:‘ Consumer Green Behaviour- An Account from Evolutionary Psychology Perspective.’
Concerns about sustainability lead marketers to explore what drives green behaviour. This research explores how people ' s purchasing intention for green products is influenced by their evolutionary instincts. Three studies with participants from Malaysia and the U. S. suggest that advertisements evoking thoughts of family increase green purchase intention more than those focusing on romantic relationships. This happens because people feel more responsible for the environment. This effect is even stronger when people are in a mindset that focuses on avoiding environmental losses. These findings help marketers and policymakers design strategies that encourage more eco-friendly purchases using family-focused evolutionary cues.
Supervisor: Dr Ewe Soo Yeong External Supervisor: Dr Sumit Malik External Supervisor: Dr Motoki Watabe Associate Supervisor: Dr Ghazala Khan
Berto Mulia Wibawa( Award Conferred 19 February 2025)
Title of Thesis:‘ Essays on the Insights of Women Entrepreneurship: Dark-Side Experiences and Training Efficacy.’
This thesis explores women entrepreneurship in Indonesia through two chapters. The first chapter examines the dark side of single mother micro-entrepreneurs using qualitative methods, revealing challenges like social stigma, financial insecurity, and isolation. The second chapter quantitatively assesses the impact of growth mindset and digital marketing training on women micro-entrepreneurs. This research highlights the crucial role of mindset in skill acquisition and demonstrates the long-term benefits of such training. These insights are valuable for developing targeted interventions and policies to support women entrepreneurs, promoting an inclusive and supportive entrepreneurial environment in developing countries.
FACULTY OF LAW
Master of Laws Yue Zhang
Supervisor: Professor Grace Hooi Yean Lee Associate Supervisor: Associate Professor Juliana Angeline French External Supervisor: Associate Professor Imam Baihaqi Associate Supervisor: Professor Michael Mintrom
G R A D U A T I O N CEREMONY
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