Digital privacy education for gifted high school students
Gifted/Talented Students' Digital Privacy Perceptions And Concerns In The Context Of Their Digital Literacy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · Giresun University · NCT07433244
This program will test whether a structured digital privacy education course helps gifted high school students better understand and protect their online privacy.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 128 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Giresun University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Giresun) |
| Trial ID | NCT07433244 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled design enrolls gifted and talented students in grades 9–12 at BİLSEM and randomly assigns them to a structured digital literacy and privacy education program or to standard practice. The intervention covers digital rights, online risks, data protection, digital footprints, and responsible online behavior, delivered through classroom sessions. Outcomes are measured with validated self-report instruments of digital literacy, privacy perception, and privacy-related concerns at pre-test, post-test, and follow-up to capture immediate and sustained effects. The trial aims to inform evidence-based digital literacy and privacy education practices for gifted learners.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Gifted or talented students aged 14–18 enrolled in grades 9–12 at a Science and Art Center (BİLSEM) who actively use digital devices and can provide required consent.
Not a fit: Students not identified as gifted, not enrolled in BİLSEM, outside the 14–18 age range, unable to attend sessions, or who do not use digital devices are unlikely to receive benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help gifted adolescents make safer online choices and better protect their personal data.
How similar studies have performed: Similar digital literacy and privacy education programs have improved privacy awareness among adolescents generally, but randomized evidence specifically focused on gifted BİLSEM students is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Identified as a gifted or talented student and enrolled in a Science and Art Center (BİLSEM). * Currently enrolled in grades 9 through 12. * Aged between 14 and 18 years. * Actively using digital devices and online platforms. * Willing to participate voluntarily in the study. * Informed consent obtained from the participant and, where required, from a parent or legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria: * Not identified as a gifted or talented student. * Not enrolled in a Science and Art Center (BİLSEM). * Outside the specified age range. * Inability to participate in the educational sessions or complete the assessment instruments. * Withdrawal of consent at any stage of the study.
Where this trial is running
Giresun
- Giresun University — Giresun, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fatma ÜLKÜ GENÇ
- Email: fatmarman@gmail.com
- Phone: +905062640617
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Digital Privacy, Digital Literacy, Online Privacy Awareness, Gifted Students, Privacy Awareness, Online Safety, Adolescents, Randomized Controlled Trial