Digital PrivacyNCT07433244
Digital Privacy Awareness in Gifted Students
A study testing Digital Literacy and Digital Privacy Education Program in people with Digital Privacy and Digital Literacy, run by Giresun University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to examine gifted and talented students' perceptions and concerns regarding digital privacy within the context of their digital literacy. The study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured digital privacy education intervention designed to increase awareness and informed… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 14 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Digital Privacy, Digital Literacy, Online Privacy Awareness
- What is being tested?
- Digital Literacy and Digital Privacy Education Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 126 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Sep 2024to 15 Apr 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 14 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- 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.
Who cannot join
- 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.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Gifted/Talented Students' Digital Privacy Perceptions And Concerns In The Context Of Their Digital Literacy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial aims to examine gifted and talented students' perceptions and concerns regarding digital privacy within the context of their digital literacy. The study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured digital privacy education intervention designed to increase awareness and informed decision-making in digital environments. Gifted students are randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group receiving standard practice. Data are collected using validated measures of digital privacy perception, digital literacy, and privacy-related concerns. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of evidence-based digital literacy and privacy education practices for gifted learners.
Read the detailed description
This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of a structured digital literacy and digital privacy education program on gifted and talented high school students' digital literacy levels, digital privacy perceptions, and digital privacy concerns. The study is grounded in the increasing integration of digital technologies into adolescents' daily and educational lives and the growing importance of protecting personal data and privacy in digital environments, particularly for gifted students who demonstrate high levels of digital engagement.
The study population consists of gifted and talented students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 who are identified as gifted and receiving education in Science and Art Centers (BİLSEM). Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group receives a structured digital literacy and digital privacy education program designed to enhance awareness of digital rights, online privacy risks, personal data protection, digital footprints, and responsible digital behavior. The control group continues with standard educational practices without additional intervention.
The study follows a randomized controlled design with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up assessments to examine both immediate and sustained effects of the intervention. Data are collected using validated self-report instruments measuring digital literacy, digital privacy perception, and digital privacy-related concerns. Sociodemographic variables are also collected to examine potential differences across participant characteristics.
The primary objective of the study is to determine whether participation in the digital literacy and digital privacy education program leads to significant improvements in digital literacy and digital privacy perception and changes in digital privacy concerns compared to the control group. Secondary objectives include examining whether digital literacy and digital privacy perception predict digital privacy concerns and assessing changes in outcomes over time.
The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the evidence base on digital literacy and digital privacy education for gifted adolescents and to inform the development of educational interventions and policies aimed at supporting safe, informed, and rights-based digital participation among gifted learners.
- Conditions
- Digital Privacy, Digital Literacy, Online Privacy Awareness
- Being tested
- Digital Literacy and Digital Privacy Education Program
- Keywords
- Gifted Students, Digital Privacy, Digital Literacy, Privacy Awareness, Online Safety, Adolescents, Randomized Controlled Trial
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Digital Literacy and Digital Privacy Education ProgramBehavioural
This intervention consists of a structured digital literacy and digital privacy education program designed for gifted and talented students. The program focuses on increasing students' awareness of digital privacy, personal data protection, digital footprints, online risks, and responsible digital behavior. The intervention is delivered through interactive educational sessions using age-appropriate instructional materials, real-life digital scenarios, guided discussions, and reflective activities. Educational content and activities are implemented by drawing on relevant digital literacy and online safety materials prepared by the Ministry of National Education, adapted for use within the scope of the intervention. The program is implemented over a defined period and aims to enhance informed decision-making and safe participation in digital environments.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants receive a structured digital literacy and digital privacy education program. Receives: Behavioral: Digital Literacy and Digital Privacy Education Program |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants receive standard educational practice without additional digital privacy intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Digital Privacy Perception
Online privacy awareness is assessed using the Online Privacy Awareness Scale (Çevrimiçi Mahremiyet Farkındalık Ölçeği; ÇMFÖ), a validated self-report instrument. Total scores range from 17 to 85; higher scores indicate higher online privacy awareness.
Measured: Baseline and 3 months follow-up
Secondary outcomes (2)
Digital Privacy Concern
Digital privacy concern is assessed using the Online Privacy Concern Scale (Çevrimiçi Mahremiyet Kaygısı Ölçeği; ÇMKÖ), a validated self-report instrument. Total scores range from 14 to 70; higher scores indicate greater digital privacy concern.
Measured: Baseline and 3 months follow-up
Digital Literacy
Digital literacy is assessed using the Digital Literacy Scale (Dijital Okuryazarlık Ölçeği; DOÖ), a validated self-report instrument. Total scores range from 10 to 50; higher scores indicate higher digital literacy.
Measured: Baseline and 3 months follow-up
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Feb 2026
- Study start15 Sep 2024
- Primary completion15 Mar 2026
- Study completion15 Apr 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Digital PrivacyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving a structured digital literacy and digital privacy education program or a control group receiving standard educational practice. Both groups are followed in parallel throughout the study period.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 126 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Giresun University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fatma Ulku Genc, Giresun University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07433244
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-50288587-050.01.04-15679
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 22 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 11 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared.
Publications
Nissenbaum, H. (2020). Privacy in context: Technology, policy, and the integrity of social life. Stanford University Press.
OECD. (2020). Children in the digital environment: Revised typology of risks. OECD Publishing.
Özkes, D. K. (2023). Sosyal Medya Uygulamalarında Dijital Mahremiyet Farkındalığının Ölçülmesi. Yüksek Lisans Tezi. Çorum Hitit Üniversitesi.
Robinson, L.K., Brown, A.H. & Green, T.D. (2010) Security vs. Access: Balancing safety and productivity in the digital school. Eugene, Oregon: International Society for Technology in Education.
Saleem, T. A. (2018). Digital citizenship and its activation means in educational ınstitutions. In International Forum of Teaching and Studies. 14, 2, pp. 39-53.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Gifted/Talented Students' Digital Privacy Perceptions And Concerns In The Context Of Their Digital Literacy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07433244
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E-50288587-050.01.04-15679
- Conditions
- Digital Privacy, Digital Literacy, Online Privacy Awareness
- Keywords
- Gifted Students, Digital Privacy, Digital Literacy, Privacy Awareness, Online Safety, Adolescents, Randomized Controlled Trial
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 126 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Giresun UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Sep 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Apr 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This randomized controlled trial aims to examine gifted and talented students' perceptions and concerns regarding digital privacy within the context of their digital literacy. The study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured digital privacy education intervention designed to increase awareness and informed decision-making in digital environments. Gifted students are randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group receiving standard practice. Data are collected using validated measures of digital privacy perception, digital literacy, and privacy-related concerns. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of evidence-based digital literacy and privacy education practices for gifted learners.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of a structured digital literacy and digital privacy education program on gifted and talented high school students' digital literacy levels, digital privacy perceptions, and digital privacy concerns. The study is grounded in the increasing integration of digital technologies into adolescents' daily and educational lives and the growing importance of protecting personal data and privacy in digital environments, particularly for gifted students who demonstrate high levels of digital engagement.
The study population consists of gifted and talented students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 who are identified as gifted and receiving education in Science and Art Centers (BİLSEM). Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group receives a structured digital literacy and digital privacy education program designed to enhance awareness of digital rights, online privacy risks, personal data protection, digital footprints, and responsible digital behavior. The control group continues with standard educational practices without additional intervention.
The study follows a randomized controlled design with pre-test, post-test, and follow-up assessments to examine both immediate and sustained effects of the intervention. Data are collected using validated self-report instruments measuring digital literacy, digital privacy perception, and digital privacy-related concerns. Sociodemographic variables are also collected to examine potential differences across participant characteristics.
The primary objective of the study is to determine whether participation in the digital literacy and digital privacy education program leads to significant improvements in digital literacy and digital privacy perception and changes in digital privacy concerns compared to the control group. Secondary objectives include examining whether digital literacy and digital privacy perception predict digital privacy concerns and assessing changes in outcomes over time.
The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the evidence base on digital literacy and digital privacy education for gifted adolescents and to inform the development of educational interventions and policies aimed at supporting safe, informed, and rights-based digital participation among gifted learners.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving a structured digital literacy and digital privacy education program or a control group receiving standard educational practice. Both groups are followed in parallel throughout the study period.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Digital Literacy and Digital Privacy Education ProgramParticipants receive a structured digital literacy and digital privacy education program. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants receive standard educational practice without additional digital privacy intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 14 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- 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.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- 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.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Literacy and Digital Privacy Education ProgramThis intervention consists of a structured digital literacy and digital privacy education program designed for gifted and talented students. The program focuses on increasing students' awareness of digital privacy, personal data protection, digital footprints, online risks, and responsible digital behavior. The intervention is delivered through interactive educational sessions using age-appropriate instructional materials, real-life digital scenarios, guided discussions, and reflective activities. Educational content and activities are implemented by drawing on relevant digital literacy and online safety materials prepared by the Ministry of National Education, adapted for use within the scope of the intervention. The program is implemented over a defined period and aims to enhance informed decision-making and safe participation in digital environments. | Behavioural | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Digital Privacy Perception
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months follow-up
Online privacy awareness is assessed using the Online Privacy Awareness Scale (Çevrimiçi Mahremiyet Farkındalık Ölçeği; ÇMFÖ), a validated self-report instrument. Total scores range from 17 to 85; higher scores indicate higher online privacy awareness.
2 secondary outcomes
Digital Privacy Concern
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months follow-up
Digital Literacy
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months follow-up
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Sep 2026.
- BackgroundNissenbaum, H. (2020). Privacy in context: Technology, policy, and the integrity of social life. Stanford University Press.
- BackgroundOECD. (2020). Children in the digital environment: Revised typology of risks. OECD Publishing.
- BackgroundÖzkes, D. K. (2023). Sosyal Medya Uygulamalarında Dijital Mahremiyet Farkındalığının Ölçülmesi. Yüksek Lisans Tezi. Çorum Hitit Üniversitesi.
- BackgroundRobinson, L.K., Brown, A.H. & Green, T.D. (2010) Security vs. Access: Balancing safety and productivity in the digital school. Eugene, Oregon: International Society for Technology in Education.
- BackgroundSaleem, T. A. (2018). Digital citizenship and its activation means in educational ınstitutions. In International Forum of Teaching and Studies. 14, 2, pp. 39-53.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Digital Literacy and Digital Privacy Education Program in people with Digital Privacy and Digital Literacy, run by Giresun University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Digital Privacy Perception (time frame: Baseline and 3 months follow-up). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07433244, which also lists 5 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Sep 2026.