The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the level of secondary school students' use of information technologies and their perceptions of social values. The study was conducted through exploratory sequential mixed method research design. In the quantitative phase of the study, relational screening method was used. In the qualitative phase, data were collected through open-ended questions. In this study, “Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies Scale” developed by Özmusul (2011) and “The Perception Scale for Social Values” developed by Bakaç (2013) were used as quantitative data collection tools. “The Student Opinion Form for Information Technologies and Social Values” developed by the researchers was used as a qualitative data tool. The sample of the study consisted of 424 secondary school students whose studying in the central districts of Mersin. Descriptive statistics were utilized, and correlation analysis was conducted in the analysis of quantitative data. Qualitative data of the research were analyzed through descriptive analysis method. As a result of the quantitative data analysis, it was determined that secondary school students were mostly use information technologies in order to communicate and conduct research. In addition, there was no significant relationship between students' level of using information technologies and their perceptions about social values. As a result of qualitative data analysis, it was determined that the students did not take into consideration social values while using information technologies, making research-examination and playing-entertainment.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Language and Literature |
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Publication Date | June 29, 2020 |
Submission Date | April 6, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2020 Volume: 22 Issue: 2 |
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