Academic Literacy in Physiotherapy Students

NCT07616479 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: KBU2024/2025
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 128
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare academic literacy, academic aspiration, and critical thinking disposition levels between physiotherapy students who received academic literacy education and those who is not. Data is collected using the Academic Literacy Scale (ALS), Academic Aspiration Scale (AAS), and Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CTDS) via an online survey.

Conditions

Literacy; Critical Thinking; Learning

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Academic Literacy Scale

  The Academic Literacy Scale (ALS), is a measurement tool based on a five-point Likert rating system. The scale consists of a total of 23 items grouped into three subdimensions: academic disposition, research process, and use of information.

  1 week

• Academic Aspiration Scale

  The Academic Aspiration Scale (AAS) consists of 21 items. The scale includes the dimensions of aspiration for advancement, inspiration toward school, achievement motivation, enjoyment of school and life, and importance of school.

  1 week

• Critical Thinking Disposition Scale

  The Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CTDS) is a 30-item measurement instrument. During scoring, positively worded items are rated from 1 to 5, whereas negatively worded items are coded using reverse scoring from 5 to 1. The total possible scores on the scale range from 30 to 150, with higher scores indicating a higher level of critical thinking disposition.

  1 week

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Physiotherapy and rehabilitation students aged 18-25.

You may qualify if:

• Being a university student between the ages of 18-25.

You may not qualify if:

• Students who failed the academic literacy class due to absenteeism.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Karabuk University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Karabuk University

Karabük, Karabük Province, 78050, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Literacy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Communication; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 23, 2026
• First Posted: June 1, 2026
• Study Start: May 30, 2026
• Primary Completion: June 7, 2026
• Study Completion: June 10, 2026
• Last Updated: June 12, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)