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Digital Literacy as a Predictor of 21st-Century Skills Among Veterinary Students

Cilt: 19 Sayı: 3 15 Eylül 2026
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Digital Literacy as a Predictor of 21st-Century Skills Among Veterinary Students

Öz

This study aimed to examine the relationship between multidimensional 21st-century skills and digital literacy levels among veterinary students and to determine the predictive power of digital literacy on 21st-century skills. The research was conducted using a quantitative cross-sectional design based on a correlational survey model. The study sample consisted of undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at a public university. Data were collected through face-to-face questionnaires using the Multidimensional 21st-Century Skills Scale and the Digital Literacy Scale. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and hierarchical multiple regression analysis were performed to analyze the data. The findings indicated that participants’ levels of 21st-century skills and digital literacy were moderate to high. Significant positive relationships were found between digital literacy and 21st-century skills. Regression analysis revealed that digital literacy significantly predicted 21st-century skills, with technical competence and attitude emerging as significant predictors, whereas cognitive and social dimensions were not statistically significant. The results suggest that digital literacy plays an important role in the development of 21st-century skills among veterinary students and that integrating digital technologies into educational processes may enhance students’ competencies and support their professional readiness.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Destekleyen Kurum

The authors declared that this study has received no financial support.

Etik Beyan

The ethical approval of the study was obtained from the Non-Interventional Research Ethics Committee of Kafkas University (Decision date: December 30, 2025; Decision No: 8/145). In addition, institutional permission was obtained from the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Kafkas University in order to conduct the research.

Teşekkür

The author would like to thank all students who voluntarily participated in this study.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Veteriner Hekimlik Tarihi ve Etik

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

15 Eylül 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

31 Mart 2026

Kabul Tarihi

25 Ağustos 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 19 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Çavuş Alan, S. (2026). Digital Literacy as a Predictor of 21st-Century Skills Among Veterinary Students. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, 19(3), 375-388. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1919879
AMA
1.Çavuş Alan S. Digital Literacy as a Predictor of 21st-Century Skills Among Veterinary Students. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal. 2026;19(3):375-388. doi:10.30607/kvj.1919879
Chicago
Çavuş Alan, Seda. 2026. “Digital Literacy as a Predictor of 21st-Century Skills Among Veterinary Students”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19 (3): 375-88. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1919879.
EndNote
Çavuş Alan S (01 Eylül 2026) Digital Literacy as a Predictor of 21st-Century Skills Among Veterinary Students. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19 3 375–388.
IEEE
[1]S. Çavuş Alan, “Digital Literacy as a Predictor of 21st-Century Skills Among Veterinary Students”, Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, c. 19, sy 3, ss. 375–388, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.30607/kvj.1919879.
ISNAD
Çavuş Alan, Seda. “Digital Literacy as a Predictor of 21st-Century Skills Among Veterinary Students”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19/3 (01 Eylül 2026): 375-388. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1919879.
JAMA
1.Çavuş Alan S. Digital Literacy as a Predictor of 21st-Century Skills Among Veterinary Students. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal. 2026;19:375–388.
MLA
Çavuş Alan, Seda. “Digital Literacy as a Predictor of 21st-Century Skills Among Veterinary Students”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, c. 19, sy 3, Eylül 2026, ss. 375-88, doi:10.30607/kvj.1919879.
Vancouver
1.Seda Çavuş Alan. Digital Literacy as a Predictor of 21st-Century Skills Among Veterinary Students. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal. 01 Eylül 2026;19(3):375-88. doi:10.30607/kvj.1919879