Residence Hall Environment Analysis

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2.4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES The residence hall environment plays an important role in the student experience on college campuses. Residence hall environments influence students’ feeling of comfort, connectedness, and acceptance (Khozaei et al, 2010:69). Vasquez and Rohrer (2006) cited from Oyetunji and Hamunika (2016:40) state that environmental conditions promote meaningful tertiary experience and that there is a relationship between the living accommodation and the academic performance of students. The living situations that HEI students experience vary due to the diversity of housing options and environments available. Oyetuniji and Hamunika (2016:) mentioned that some characteristics of HEI student living environments may act as stress …show more content…

Some physical attributes can the internal and external environment of the building, which may include: • Windows- how is the room ventilated and is there enough natural light (sunlight) • Room size- how spacious the room is can play a role in determining satisfaction(the rooms should not be crowded) • Positive roommate relationships- the more positive the relationship is with roommate the higher the level of …show more content…

Dwelling Features mostly affect satisfaction, especially when students are clients, for instance gym facility, cafeteria, and computer labs for nowadays students look for such features in residences. 3. Neighbourhood and Environment are also important for students constantly seek a residence that is safe and secure. The environment and neighbourhood should be conducive for studying 4. Management Services are important and greatly influence satisfaction.The quicker management attend to problems reported, the more satisfied tenants will be. These factors have a major contribution to satisfaction. Structural components as mentioned above are instruments which occupants use to measure satisfaction according to their expectations. Dwelling features goes along with preferences of occupants for individuals are different and what the other may see as important or rather essential, the other will not. Thomsen and Eikemo (2010:275) support the above by confirming that, perceived housing satisfaction varies among different social groups. Individuals do not necessarily compare their own situation to the average standard in society but refer to the standard of the group they belong to and students come from different backgrounds and social groups. This can show different levels of satisfaction with the same housing

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