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NCT Number: NCT07616479

Academic Literacy in Physiotherapy Students

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Literacy Behavior Communication Critical Thinking Learning

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Karabuk University

Karabük, Karabük Province, 78050, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

This cross-sectional comparative study includes 148 second-year undergraduate physiotherapy students at a public university. Students are divided into two groups based on whether they have taken an elective academic literacy course. Data is collected using the Academic Literacy Scale (ALS), Academic Aspiration Scale (AAS), and Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CTDS) via an online survey.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

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

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Academic Literacy Scale

    Time frame: 1 week

    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.

  2. Academic Aspiration Scale

    Time frame: 1 week

    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.

  3. Critical Thinking Disposition Scale

    Time frame: 1 week

    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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Karabuk University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Association of Academic Literacy Education With Academic Literacy, Academic Aspiration, and Critical Thinking Disposition in Physiotherapy Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jun 1, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 12, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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