Investigation of secondary school students' digital self-efficacy perceptions in the context of technology curiosity

The purpose of this research is to examine secondary school students' digital self-efficacy perceptions regarding studying in the context of technology curiosity. The research was carried out with the survey design, one of the quantitative research methods. The Digital Self-Efficacy Scale for Studying and the Technology Curiosity Scale, developed by the researcher, were used for the research. The population of the research consists of 2800 secondary school students studying in public schools in Kurtalan district of Siirt province. The sample of the research was determined by the stratified sampling method and consists of 700 secondary school students. The data obtained as a result of the research were analyzed in the SPSS data program. The data obtained as a result of the research were examined and presented in the findings section under four subheadings. There is a positive moderate linear relationship between the sub-dimensions of the Students' Technology Curiosity Scale and the Secondary School Students' Digital Self-Efficacy Scale for Studying. As a result of the research; It has been determined that students' digital self-efficacy levels and technology curiosity are generally at high levels. It was determined that students' digital self-efficacy and technology curiosity showed significant differences according to the grade level, time spent in the digital environment and school type.