Learning StylesNCT07815405
Learning Styles, Academic Achievement, Confidence, and Educational Environment in Sports Science Students
An observational study of Learning Styles and Academic Achievement, run by Istanbul Gelisim University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This observational, cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationships between learning styles, academic achievement, academic confidence, and perceptions of the educational environment among undergraduate sports science students. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Learning Styles, Academic Achievement, Academic Confidence
- What is being tested?
- Questionnaire-Based Assessment
- How many people
- 265 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 30 Jul 2026to 13 Aug 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population consisted of undergraduate students enrolled in sports science programs at multiple higher education institutions in Türkiye. Eligible participants were aged 18 years or older and voluntarily completed a one-time online survey. Students from different academic years and sports science departments were included. Participants were recruited using convenience sampling.
Who may be able to join
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a sports science-related program.
- Able to read and understand Turkish.
- Willing to participate voluntarily and provide electronic informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Failure to provide electronic informed consent.
- Incomplete or internally inconsistent questionnaire responses.
- Duplicate survey submissions.
- Missing or invalid information regarding the participant's institution.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Istanbul Gelisim University
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34310
About this study
Official title: Relationship Between Learning Styles, Academic Achievement, Academic Confidence, and Educational Environment Perception Among Undergraduate Sports Science Students
This observational, cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationships between learning styles, academic achievement, academic confidence, and perceptions of the educational environment among undergraduate sports science students. The study also examined whether academic achievement, academic confidence, and perceptions of the educational environment differed according to students' learning style preferences.
Undergraduate students enrolled in sports science programs at multiple higher education institutions in Turkey participated in the study. Participants completed a one-time online survey including demographic and academic information, the Kolb Learning Style Inventory III, an academic confidence questionnaire, and the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM). Academic achievement was assessed using self-reported grade point average categories.
No intervention, treatment, laboratory procedure, biological sampling, or invasive assessment was performed. The collected data were analyzed to examine associations among learning styles, academic achievement, academic confidence, and perceptions of the educational environment. Statistical and machine-learning methods were also used to explore predictors of academic achievement.
- Being tested
- Questionnaire-Based Assessment
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Questionnaire-Based AssessmentOther
Participants completed a one-time online questionnaire-based assessment including demographic and academic information, the Kolb Learning Style Inventory III, an academic confidence questionnaire, and the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM). Academic achievement was assessed using self-reported grade point average categories. These instruments were used solely for observational assessment purposes. No therapeutic, behavioral, pharmacological, device-based, or invasive intervention was administered, and participants were not assigned to any intervention.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Sports Science Students | Undergraduate sports science students aged 18 years or older who voluntarily participated in the cross-sectional study. Participants completed an online survey assessing demographic and academic characteristics, learning styles, academic confidence, and perceptions of the educational environment. All participants were evaluated at a single time point, and no intervention or longitudinal follow-up was performed. Receives: Other: Questionnaire-Based Assessment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Academic Achievement
Academic achievement was assessed using participants' self-reported grade point average (GPA). GPA was recorded as an ordinal variable using five categories: 0.00-1.99, 2.00-2.49, 2.50-2.99, 3.00-3.49, and 3.50-4.00. Higher GPA categories indicate higher academic achievement.
Measured: Day 1
Secondary outcomes (3)
Learning Style Assessed Using the Kolb Learning Style Inventory III
Learning style was assessed using the Kolb Learning Style Inventory III. The inventory consists of 12 items in which participants rank four response options. Scores are obtained for four learning modes: Concrete Experience (CE), Reflective Observation (RO), Abstract Conceptualization (AC), and Active Experimentation (AE). Based on the inventory scoring procedure, participants were classified into one of four learning styles: Diverging, Assimilating, Converging, or Accommodating.
Measured: Day 1
Academic Confidence Assessed Using a 12-Item Academic Confidence Questionnaire
Academic confidence was assessed using a 12-item self-report questionnaire. Each item was rated on a 7-point response scale. Items 5, 7, 8, 10, and 11 were reverse-scored. Item responses were used to derive an academic confidence score, with higher scores indicating greater academic confidence.
Measured: Day 1
Perception of the Educational Environment Assessed Using the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM)
Perception of the educational environment was assessed using the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM). The instrument consists of 50 items rated from 0 to 4 and provides a total score ranging from 0 to 200. Higher total scores indicate a more positive perception of the educational environment.
Measured: Day 1
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Sep 2026
- Study start30 Jul 2026
- Primary completion13 Aug 2026
- Study completion13 Aug 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Learning StylesStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 265 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Görkem Açar, Istanbul Gelisim University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07815405
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- LS-SSE-2026-01
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 3 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 11 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
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
- Relationship Between Learning Styles, Academic Achievement, Academic Confidence, and Educational Environment Perception Among Undergraduate Sports Science Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07815405
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- LS-SSE-2026-01
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 265 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 30 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 13 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 13 Aug 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Sep 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 observational, cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationships between learning styles, academic achievement, academic confidence, and perceptions of the educational environment among undergraduate sports science students. The study also examined whether academic achievement, academic confidence, and perceptions of the educational environment differed according to students' learning style preferences.
Undergraduate students enrolled in sports science programs at multiple higher education institutions in Turkey participated in the study. Participants completed a one-time online survey including demographic and academic information, the Kolb Learning Style Inventory III, an academic confidence questionnaire, and the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM). Academic achievement was assessed using self-reported grade point average categories.
No intervention, treatment, laboratory procedure, biological sampling, or invasive assessment was performed. The collected data were analyzed to examine associations among learning styles, academic achievement, academic confidence, and perceptions of the educational environment. Statistical and machine-learning methods were also used to explore predictors of academic achievement.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Sports Science Students | – | Other: Questionnaire-Based AssessmentUndergraduate sports science students aged 18 years or older who voluntarily participated in the cross-sectional study. Participants completed an online survey assessing demographic and academic characteristics, learning styles, academic confidence, and perceptions of the educational environment. All participants were evaluated at a single time point, and no intervention or longitudinal follow-up was performed. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population consisted of undergraduate students enrolled in sports science programs at multiple higher education institutions in Türkiye. Eligible participants were aged 18 years or older and voluntarily completed a one-time online survey. Students from different academic years and sports science departments were included. Participants were recruited using convenience sampling.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Aged 18 years or older.
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a sports science-related program.
- Able to read and understand Turkish.
- Willing to participate voluntarily and provide electronic informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Failure to provide electronic informed consent.
- Incomplete or internally inconsistent questionnaire responses.
- Duplicate survey submissions.
- Missing or invalid information regarding the participant's institution.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Questionnaire-Based AssessmentParticipants completed a one-time online questionnaire-based assessment including demographic and academic information, the Kolb Learning Style Inventory III, an academic confidence questionnaire, and the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM). Academic achievement was assessed using self-reported grade point average categories. These instruments were used solely for observational assessment purposes. No therapeutic, behavioral, pharmacological, device-based, or invasive intervention was administered, and participants were not assigned to any intervention. | Other | Undergraduate Sports Science Students |
Primary outcome
Academic Achievement
Time frame: Day 1
Academic achievement was assessed using participants' self-reported grade point average (GPA). GPA was recorded as an ordinal variable using five categories: 0.00-1.99, 2.00-2.49, 2.50-2.99, 3.00-3.49, and 3.50-4.00. Higher GPA categories indicate higher academic achievement.
3 secondary outcomes
Learning Style Assessed Using the Kolb Learning Style Inventory III
Time frame: Day 1
Academic Confidence Assessed Using a 12-Item Academic Confidence Questionnaire
Time frame: Day 1
Perception of the Educational Environment Assessed Using the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM)
Time frame: Day 1
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.
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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?
An observational study of Learning Styles and Academic Achievement, run by Istanbul Gelisim 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 4 inclusion and 4 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?
Academic Achievement (time frame: Day 1). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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.