Kiasu or kiasuism means taking extreme measures to achieve success, whereas kiasi or kiasiism means to take extreme, risk-avoidant measures. [10] Academics have identified that kiasuism has two different types of tactics: “kiasu-positive” tactics and “kiasu-negative” tactics. [3]

2019年1月18日 · Taken from the Chinese dialect Hokkien, kiasu translates to a fear of losing out, but encompasses any sort of competitive, stingy or selfish behavior commonly witnessed in this highflying...

2018年3月12日 · Kiasu is a Hokkien word meaning ‘fear of losing out’ (Credit: Calvin Chan Wai Meng/Getty Images) A 2015 National Values Assessment survey found that Singaporeans listed kiasu in their top 10...

2017年2月13日 · Kiasuism (fear of losing out) is a prominent cultural trait of Singapore that encompasses greed, selfishness, and inconsiderate behavior. It contributes to social problems in education and...

Kiasuism (fear of losing out) is a prominent cultural trait of Singapore that encompasses greed, selfishness, and inconsiderate behavior. It contributes to social problems in education and entrepreneurship. Despite its pervasiveness and negative impact, kiasuism is not well understood.

2017年2月13日 · Kiasuism (fear of losing out) is a prominent cultural trait of Singapore that encompasses greed, selfishness, and inconsiderate behavior. It contributes to social problems in education and entrepreneurship. Despite its pervasiveness and negative impact, kiasuism is not well understood.

This follow-upsurvey seeks to determine whether Singaporeans are kiasu, whether the syndrome is exhibited by non-Singaporeans, and whether kiasuism affects a person’s well-being. Other concerns addressed include the effect of kiasuism on performance and student’s satisfaction with their academic grades.

2020年7月9日 · “Kiasuism” is a term originally used by Singapore’s National Service men to describe the behavior of recruits who tried extra hard to impress their sergeants at boot camp (Tripathi, 1993).

2017年11月7日 · SINGAPORE - As Singapore makes a push to modernise its economy, a new study found that the country's "kiasu" culture - or the fear of failure - may be holding it back.

2023年4月12日 · Abstract: “Kiasu,” a Hokkien term, which directly translates as the “fear of losing out” is synonymous with the Singapore identity. Yet, there has been little empirical research investigating this indigenous psychological construct in Singapore.