Research Article

The Effects of Historical TV Series and Films on University Students’ Perception of History: The Case of Sakarya University

Volume: 9 Number: 2 November 30, 2025
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The Effects of Historical TV Series and Films on University Students’ Perception of History: The Case of Sakarya University

Abstract

This study aims to explore the impact of historical television series and films on university students’ perceptions of history and their attitudes toward historical events. Specifically, the study compares the views of history department students with those from other academic disciplines regarding historical productions, assessing their contributions to history education and their potential roles within the broader educational context. Employing a quantitative research approach, the study utilizes general survey and relational survey models. The study sample comprises 500 students from various academic departments at Sakarya University. Data collection was carried out using both online and traditional survey methods. The survey, consisting of Likert scale items, was designed to gauge participants’ perceptions of historical series, their interest in historical events, and their perspectives on incorporating such productions into the educational process. The data collected were analysed using SPSS 27 software, with a range of statistical techniques applied, including correlation analysis, independent sample t-tests, chi-square tests, and ordinal logistic regression, to explore the relationships between the variables. The findings suggest that historical series can serve as a valuable supplementary visual resource in history education, enhancing students’ engagement with historical subjects. However, the study underscores the importance of critically evaluating the historical accuracy of these productions, emphasizing that their use in the pedagogical context should be approached with caution. In conclusion, the research highlights the potential educational value of historical films and offers recommendations for educators and scholars on how to integrate these resources effectively into history teaching.

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Supporting Institution

TÜBITAK Bilim Insanı Destek Programları Baskanlıgı (BIDEB) e

Thanks

Çalışma, TÜBİTAK Bilim İnsanı Destek Programları Başkanlığı (BİDEB) tarafından yürütülen, 2209-A Üniversite Öğrencileri Araştırma Projeleri Destekleme Programı kapsamında (2023 yılı 2. dönem - 1919B012324625 numaralı başvuru) desteklenen “Medya Aracılığıyla Tarih Öğretimi: Tarihî Dizilerin ve Filmlerin Rolü Üzerine Karşılaştırmalı Bir İnceleme” başlıklı proje çerçevesinde gerçekleştirilmiştir.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

History of The Republic of Turkiye

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

November 27, 2025

Publication Date

November 30, 2025

Submission Date

April 30, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 9, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 2

APA
Sarı, M., & Kayabaşi, H. K. (2025). The Effects of Historical TV Series and Films on University Students’ Perception of History: The Case of Sakarya University. Sinop Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 9(2), 1812-1849. https://doi.org/10.30561/sinopusd.1687626
AMA
1.Sarı M, Kayabaşi HK. The Effects of Historical TV Series and Films on University Students’ Perception of History: The Case of Sakarya University. Sinop Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2025;9(2):1812-1849. doi:10.30561/sinopusd.1687626
Chicago
Sarı, Mustafa, and Hatice Kübra Kayabaşi. 2025. “The Effects of Historical TV Series and Films on University Students’ Perception of History: The Case of Sakarya University”. Sinop Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 9 (2): 1812-49. https://doi.org/10.30561/sinopusd.1687626.
EndNote
Sarı M, Kayabaşi HK (November 1, 2025) The Effects of Historical TV Series and Films on University Students’ Perception of History: The Case of Sakarya University. Sinop Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 9 2 1812–1849.
IEEE
[1]M. Sarı and H. K. Kayabaşi, “The Effects of Historical TV Series and Films on University Students’ Perception of History: The Case of Sakarya University”, Sinop Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 1812–1849, Nov. 2025, doi: 10.30561/sinopusd.1687626.
ISNAD
Sarı, Mustafa - Kayabaşi, Hatice Kübra. “The Effects of Historical TV Series and Films on University Students’ Perception of History: The Case of Sakarya University”. Sinop Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 9/2 (November 1, 2025): 1812-1849. https://doi.org/10.30561/sinopusd.1687626.
JAMA
1.Sarı M, Kayabaşi HK. The Effects of Historical TV Series and Films on University Students’ Perception of History: The Case of Sakarya University. Sinop Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2025;9:1812–1849.
MLA
Sarı, Mustafa, and Hatice Kübra Kayabaşi. “The Effects of Historical TV Series and Films on University Students’ Perception of History: The Case of Sakarya University”. Sinop Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 9, no. 2, Nov. 2025, pp. 1812-49, doi:10.30561/sinopusd.1687626.
Vancouver
1.Mustafa Sarı, Hatice Kübra Kayabaşi. The Effects of Historical TV Series and Films on University Students’ Perception of History: The Case of Sakarya University. Sinop Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2025 Nov. 1;9(2):1812-49. doi:10.30561/sinopusd.1687626