Investigation of Digital Literacy Levels of Faculty of Sport Sciences Students

Ahmet Birlik; Abdurrahman Yaraş

Article Details

Investigation of Digital Literacy Levels of Faculty of Sport Sciences Students

Authors:

Ahmet Birlik | Abdurrahman Yaraş

Publisher:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Main Topics:

İnternet | Medya Okuryazarlığı | İletişim ve Medya Çalışmaları (Diğer)

Journal:

Yeni Medya Issue 18, pp.257-270

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001353872

pISSN:

2587-1285

Keywords:

Abstract:

 With the continuous advancement of technology, digitalization has become increasingly widespread. Consequently, digital literacy skills have become essential in individuals daily lives. In this context, digital literacy is among the critical skills that university students should acquire. Students are expected to possess strong digital literacy skills not only to facilitate interpersonal communication but also to adapt to technological advancements and differentiate themselves from others. This study aims to examine the digital literacy levels of students in the Faculty of Sports Sciences based on various variables. The research was conducted with 273 actively enrolled students. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form to obtain demographic details and the Digital Literacy Scale to assess students digital literacy levels. The obtained data were analyzed using parametric tests. The results revealed no significant differences in digital literacy levels regarding age, department, class level, internet usage duration, and family income variables. However, owning a personal computer significantly enhanced digital literacy levels, and students who accessed the internet via computers had higher digital literacy levels compared to those using mobile phones. Furthermore, regarding the most frequently used social media platforms, students using Instagram and WhatsApp exhibited significantly higher digital literacy levels than those using TikTok.

 With the continuous advancement of technology, digitalization has become increasingly widespread. Consequently, digital literacy skills have become essential in individuals daily lives. In this context, digital literacy is among the critical skills that university students should acquire. Students are expected to possess strong digital literacy skills not only to facilitate interpersonal communication but also to adapt to technological advancements and differentiate themselves from others. This study aims to examine the digital literacy levels of students in the Faculty of Sports Sciences based on various variables. The research was conducted with 273 actively enrolled students. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form to obtain demographic details and the Digital Literacy Scale to assess students digital literacy levels. The obtained data were analyzed using parametric tests. The results revealed no significant differences in digital literacy levels regarding age, department, class level, internet usage duration, and family income variables. However, owning a personal computer significantly enhanced digital literacy levels, and students who accessed the internet via computers had higher digital literacy levels compared to those using mobile phones. Furthermore, regarding the most frequently used social media platforms, students using Instagram and WhatsApp exhibited significantly higher digital literacy levels than those using TikTok.

 With the continuous advancement of technology, digitalization has become increasingly widespread. Consequently, digital literacy skills have become essential in individuals daily lives. In this context, digital literacy is among the critical skills that university students should acquire. Students are expected to possess strong digital literacy skills not only to facilitate interpersonal communication but also to adapt to technological advancements and differentiate themselves from others. This study aims to examine the digital literacy levels of students in the Faculty of Sports Sciences based on various variables. The research was conducted with 273 actively enrolled students. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form to obtain demographic details and the Digital Literacy Scale to assess students digital literacy levels. The obtained data were analyzed using parametric tests. The results revealed no significant differences in digital literacy levels regarding age, department, class level, internet usage duration, and family income variables. However, owning a personal computer significantly enhanced digital literacy levels, and students who accessed the internet via computers had higher digital literacy levels compared to those using mobile phones. Furthermore, regarding the most frequently used social media platforms, students using Instagram and WhatsApp exhibited significantly higher digital literacy levels than those using TikTok.

 Teknolojinin her geçen gün gelişmesiyle dijitalleşme gün geçtikçe daha da yaygınlaşmaya başlamıştır. Bu yüzden bireylerin hayatlarının her anında dijital okuryazarlık becerileri önemli bir yer oluşturmaya başlamıştır. Bu anlamda dijital okuryazarlık üniversite öğrencilerinin de sahip olması gereken beceriler arasında yer almaktadır. Öğrenciler hem bireyler arası iletişim kurmada hem de gelişen teknolojiye ayak uydurarak diğer bireylere nazaran fark yaratmada dijital okuryazarlık becerilerinin iyi olması beklenmektedir. Bu araştırmada Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi öğrencilerinin dijital okuryazarlık düzeylerinin çeşitli değişkenler kullanılarak incelenmesi amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmaya aktif öğrenimine devam eden 273 öğrenci katılmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri demografik bilgileri elde etmek için Kişisel Bilgi Formu ve öğrencilerin dijital okuryazarlık düzeylerini belirlemek için Dijital Okuryazarlık Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen verilerin parametrik testler aracılığıyla analizi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Analiz sonucunda katılımcıların yaş, bölüm, sınıf, internet kullanım süresi, aile gelir düzeyi değişkenlerinde anlamlı farklılık tespit edilmemiştir. Ancak, kendine ait bilgisayar sahibi olmanın dijital okuryazarlık düzeyini anlamlı şekilde artırdığını ve internet erişiminde bilgisayar kullanan bireylerin dijital okuryazarlık seviyelerinin telefon kullananlara kıyasla daha yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca, en sık kullanılan sosyal medya platformlarından özellikle Instagram ve WhatsApp kullanan bireylerin, TikTok kullananlara kıyasla daha yüksek dijital okuryazarlık seviyelerine sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir.

Article Details

Investigation of Digital Literacy Levels of Faculty of Sport Sciences Students

Authors:

Ahmet Birlik | Abdurrahman Yaraş

Publisher:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Main Topics:

İnternet | Medya Okuryazarlığı | İletişim ve Medya Çalışmaları (Diğer)

Journal:

Yeni Medya Issue 18, pp.257-270

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001353872

pISSN:

2587-1285

Digital Literacy

Information Technologies

Education

Sports Sciences

University StudentsDijital Okuryazarlık

Bilgi Teknolojileri

Eğitim

Spor Bilimleri

Üniversite Öğrencileri

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Ahmet Birlik | Abdurrahman Yaraş

Publisher: Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Main Topics: İnternet | Medya Okuryazarlığı | İletişim ve Medya Çalışmaları (Diğer)

Journal: Yeni Medya Issue 18, pp.257-270

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001353872

pISSN: 2587-1285

Issues

Authors:

Ahmet Birlik | Abdurrahman Yaraş

Publisher:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Main Topics:

İnternet | Medya Okuryazarlığı | İletişim ve Medya Çalışmaları (Diğer)

Journal:

Yeni Medya Issue 18, pp.257-270

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001353872

pISSN:

2587-1285