An Examination of E-Sports Literacy Levels of Law Faculty Students
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18751254Anahtar Kelimeler:
E-sports, E-sports literacy, Faculty of law, Gender, SportsÖzet
The aim of this study was to examine the e-sports literacy levels of law faculty students. The research is a descriptive study based on the survey model. The study group consists of 184 students (131 female, 53 male) studying at İnönü University Faculty of Law. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and the E-sports Literacy Scale. Independent samples t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used for data analysis. As a result of the study, the mean overall e-sports literacy score of the students was found to be 2.70. According to the gender variable, male students were found to have significantly higher e-sports literacy levels than female students (p < .05). Students who regularly engage in sports had significantly higher scores than those who do not (p < .05). Parental education level (p > .05) and social media usage duration (p > .05) were found to have no significant effect on e-sports literacy. In conclusion, it was determined that law faculty students have a moderate level of awareness regarding e-sports, that e-sports literacy is influenced by gender and sporting habits, but is shaped more by personal interest than by parental education. Accordingly, it is recommended that, in parallel with the rapid growth of the e-sports sector, this field should also be included in law education curricula.
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