Green Tick – The regulation and Systematization of Social Media and Digital App Contents Related to Health, Diet and Sports

This project aims to:

• Tackle the absence of clear guidelines for users, content creators, and app developers, aiming to ensure the production of reliable and safe digital content.
• Set criteria to evaluate social media and digital applications for trustworthy information and visuals. A comprehensive report will highlight both exemplary and subpar cases, with successful accounts earning a “Green Tick” label, guiding users to credible sources.
• Boost awareness and engagement in physical activities for a healthier lifestyle.

The project will engage in the following activities:

1. Introducing the “Green Tick” initiative to label trustworthy sources, enhancing credibility and safety.
2. Establishing a Research and Training Team and an Ethics Commission to oversee health-related content and create a user-friendly digital platform for training and collaboration.
3. Developing comprehensive guidelines to improve the quality and safety of health, diet, and sports-related digital content.
4. Providing specialized training for content producers and app developers to improve content quality and reliability

The project has yielded the following results:

• A guideline with 1500 accesses, shared via LinkedIn and research platforms.
• Training sessions for users (online and offline) and content producers/app developers (160 social media accounts, 40 app developers) to enhance digital literacy.
• Noted heightened awareness and digital literacy among participants through post-training surveys and guideline views (500 individuals surveyed).
• A 5-10% rise in app usage and interaction among social media accounts following the project’s training.
• Designation of ‘Green Tick’ for 330 social media accounts and a Blacklist for 70 digital apps based on evaluation criteria.