Established to advance the discipline and practice of psychology, the society has a membership of over 1,300 individuals,[5] including researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students.
SPS oversees the Singapore Register of Psychologists (SRP), a voluntary registry aimed at maintaining professional standards within the field.
[7] The society began with 40 founding members, with FY Long serving as its first president.
[8][9] Since its inception, SPS has grown steadily, expanding its membership to over 1,300 members[5] over four decades, reflecting the increasing recognition of psychology as a professional discipline in Singapore.
[8] The association was active until 1939, when it was dissolved following the outbreak of World War II.