Eine Untersuchung von Postgraduiertenarbeiten zum Thema auditive Verarbeitungsfähigkeiten in der Türkei
An Examination of Postgraduate Theses on Auditory Processing Skills in Türkiye)

Summary/Abstract: This study aims to identify academic trends, methodological tendencies, and research gaps in the field of auditory processing in Türkiye by systematically examining postgraduate theses. A total of 27 master’s and doctoral theses were accessed through the Turkish Higher Education Institution (YÖK) database and analysed using the document analysis method, a qualitative research approach. The inclusion criteria required that the theses be completed at Turkish universities, be at the master’s or doctoral level, focus on auditory processing skills, and have accessible full texts. The analysis revealed that academic interest in auditory processing has increased, particularly in the last five years. However, the majority of the theses were at the master’s degree level (n=21), while only six were doctoral dissertations, showing that advanced research with stronger theoretical depth remains limited. Another key finding was that all the theses employed quantitative methods, indicating a lack of methodological diversity. This reliance on numerical data restricts opportunities to capture subjective experiences and contextual variables that could be addressed through qualitative or mixed-method approaches. In terms of participants, the distribution was balanced between children and adults, yet only one thesis investigated both groups together, suggesting a gap in lifespan-oriented research. Disciplinary distribution showed that most theses were conducted in audiology (70.3%), with fewer contributions from education, psychology, or medicine. This imbalance highlights the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, as auditory processing is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon extending beyond health sciences alone. This review article offers valuable insights into the current state of postgraduate research in auditory processing in Türkiye and provides direction for future scholarly efforts in this area.

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