SINGAPORE, April 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On the 17th of
April 2024, the Centre for Trusted
Internet and Community (CTIC) at the National
University of Singapore (NUS) launched a groundbreaking new
initiative, "Living Well Digitally"
(https://ctic.nus.edu.sg/living-well-digitally/). Developed in
partnership with the DQ Institute and in support of the Infocomm
Media Development Authority (IMDA)'s Digital for Life movement, the
initiative aims to educate, engage, and empower individuals around
the world with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities
of the digital world, fostering a more balanced and informed
digital lifestyle.
The "Living Well Digitally" initiative introduces three key
components:
- Digital Wellbeing Indicator Framework (DWIF): The DWIF
is the world's first original framework that holistically assesses
digital wellbeing across various domains of everyday life. Using DQ
Institute's IEEE DQ Global Standards (IEEE 3527.1TM) as
its foundation framework, the DWIF spans across five Digital
Wellbeing domains (digital social relations, digital health,
digital consumption, digital employment, and digital civic
participation). It integrates the concept of digital citizenship to
provide a comprehensive and inclusive framework for digital
wellbeing.
- Universal Digital Wellbeing Assessment Tool: Using the
Digital Wellbeing Assessment tool that's Powered by DQ, individuals
can now easily assess their digital wellbeing with the click of a
button and receive immediate scores and feedback on our Living Well
Digitally website. Developed based on the DWIF framework, the tool
guides users through a series of questions, providing a
personalized breakdown of their wellbeing score, allowing them to
identify areas of strength and improvement so as to boost their
level of digital wellbeing.
- Accessible Resources for the Community: With the aim of
educating and empowering individuals to enhance their digital
wellbeing, the Living Well Digitally website serves as a platform
that offers a curated repository of free educational resources,
tips and information that can be accessed by anyone and everyone,
from young adults to families, educators, and social workers.
Developed by a team of researchers from NUS-CTIC (led by
Professor Audrey Yue, Professor
Natalie Pang, Professor Zhang
Renwen, in collaboration with Professor Lim
Ee-Peng from the Singapore Management
University, as well as Dr. Yuhyun Park from DQ Institute),
the DWIF was crafted over two years of research, refinement, and
validation. This included consultations with 23 experts
(policymakers, social service agencies, and academics) from
Singapore, China, the US, and the UK, followed by pilot
tests with over 1,300 combined in Singapore and worldwide. This was followed by
a cross-country population survey with over 4,000 individuals
across four cities in Singapore,
Seoul, Shanghai and London.
To celebrate the public launch of the "Living Well Digitally"
initiative, CTIC organized an official launch event at NUS for
stakeholders from governmental ministries and organizations
including the Ministry of Communications and Information and IMDA,
social service agencies such as TOUCH Community Services, and
leading tech companies like Meta and ByteDance (TikTok).
"In today's digital landscape, prioritizing digital wellbeing is
essential. With the Living Well Digitally initiative, we're
sparking a movement to educate and empower individuals in
Singapore and worldwide to take
ownership of their digital experiences and cultivate meaningful
connections both online and offline," said Professor Audrey Yue, Principal Investigator of the
project, Deputy Director of CTIC, Head of Department and Professor
of Communications and New Media at NUS. "By introducing the Digital
Wellbeing Indicator Framework and Living Well Digitally platform,
we hope to provide individuals, social workers, educators, tech
corporations and policymakers with an instrument that can help
everyone and anyone to 'live well digitally' in the digital
age."
In her keynote address, Guest of Honour Mdm Rahayu Mahzam,
Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Health &
Ministry of Law, emphasized the importance of digital
wellness and mindful use of technologies for people of all
backgrounds, saying, "Whether you identify as a parent, an
educator, or a tech practitioner, it is crucial that we think about
our approach and relationship with technologies in a mindful
way."
Mdm Rahahyu Mahzam added, "We hope that this toolkit will add
the range of resources under the Digital for Life movement to
educate, engage and empower Singaporeans to strengthen their
digital wellbeing and resilience."
During the event, the research team unveiled the "Living Well
Digitally" website and showcased the Powered by DQ Digital
Wellbeing Assessment tool. "Powered by DQ" is a seal of trust that
a digital literacy intervention is credible and impactful based on
the IEEE DQ Global Standards (IEEE 3527.1TM), providing
the NUS-CTIC framework with alignment and impact measure tools to
identify areas of strength and weaknesses for actionable insights
and further initiative development.
Dr. Yuhyun Park, founder of the DQ Institute, said, "DQ
Institute is honoured to collaborate on this meaningful global
initiative aimed at understanding and enhancing digital wellbeing
in an era of unprecedented developments in artificial intelligence
(AI). While the effects of AI on individual wellbeing continues to
unfold, the commitment of the NUS-CTIC research team is poised to
unveil actionable insights and drive positive change. This
impactful initiative will empower communities with the essential
tools and knowledge needed to navigate the risks and opportunities
presented by AI, ensuring a more balanced approach to digital
wellbeing."
About NUS-CTIC:
The National University of Singapore
Centre for Trusted Internet and Community (NUS-CTIC) is dedicated
to the inter-disciplinary study of the Internet and its
implications on the society of the future. It aims to integrate
social and behavioural science research, digital technologies,
data-driven approaches, and policy studies to holistically examine
the Internet and its societal impact. For more information, visit
CTIC's Website: https://ctic.nus.edu.sg/
For Media Inquiries, Please Contact:
Ms. Wendy Poh Wan Li
wendy.p@nus.edu.sg
About DQ Institute:
The DQ Institute (DQI) is an international think-tank dedicated
to setting global standards for digital intelligence and ensuring
the safety, empowerment, and well-being of individuals,
organizations, and nations in the digital age. DQ framework is
recognized as the global standard for digital literacy, skills, and
readiness (IEEE 3527.1-2020). DQI operates as a 501(c)(3)
organization in the United States and as a not-for-profit
organization in Singapore. For more information, visit DQ
Institute's Website: https://dqinstitute.org
For Media Inquiries, Please Contact:
Ms. Eris Seah
eris@dqinstitute.org
Phone: +65 9396 9200
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