Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to examine the attitudes of audiology students towards their profession and to investigate the impact of personal and sociodemographic factors on these attitudes.

METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 123 undergraduate audiology students between March 2025 and June 2025. Students' attitudes towards the profession were assessed using the Scale of Attitudes Towards Audiology Profession of Audiologist Candidate Students.

RESULTS: The mean subscale scores of students were 62.14±4.32 for “Feeling and Confidence Toward the Profession” and 38.23±5.13 for “Confidence in the Academic Functioning of the Department.” The mean total scale score was 100.37±6.54. Students who willingly chose the department had significantly higher confidence scores in the academic functioning of the department (p=0.008). First-year students had significantly higher academic functioning confidence scores compared to other classes (p<0.001). Other personal and sociodemographic factors had no significant impact on attitudes (p>0.05).

CONCLUSION: The attitudes of audiology students towards their profession were generally positive, and grade level and willingness to choose the department emerged as the primary determinants of their attitudes. Enhancing university education processes and practical training opportunities is recommended to strengthen students professional motivation.