Exploring the Impact of Hostel Life of Students on Academic Performance
Exploring the Impact of Hostel Life of Students on Academic Performance

Author: Firdouse Rahman Khan

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Published: 2020

Total Pages: 0

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Purpose of the study: The objective of the study is to critically investigate the facilities and the communication services required in the hostel; to critically investigate the safety services prevailing in the hostel.Design/Methodology/Approach: For this study, 219 respondents were chosen on a simple random sampling basis among the students both girls and boys from Sohar University who were living in the hostel outside side the campus. Using a well-defined questionnaire, the data was collected data and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to derive at the conclusion.Findings: The empirical study shows that the students are satisfied with the Room Facilities and the Safety Services provided in the hostel. However, they are not satisfied with the Communication Services. The study also reveals that there is an impact of Communication Services and Family Support on Study Convenience for the students living in a hostel.Practical Implications: The hostel authorities/administration should pay more attention to the communication facilities provided in the hostel especially speedy internet connection that could be made available through Wi-Fi to convene the students.Social Implications: Hostel life is a principal component in the academic life of students who leave their home and live for learning. The factors which create an impact of hostel life on academic performance need to be paid attention by the educational authorities so that the ultimate purpose of students joining the institutions viz. learning can be achieved.Originality/value: No study has investigated before the impact of hostel life on academic performance, and this study will help the College/University Administration to plan and provide the necessary facilities for the students.

Qualitative Research Interviewing
Qualitative Research Interviewing

Author: Tom Wengraf

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2001-06-25

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 9780803975019

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This text provides a comprehensive resource for those concerned with the practice of semi-structured interviewing, the most commonly used interview approach in social research, and in particular for depth, biographic narrative interviewing, the interview methods of choice in qualitative research.

The Impact of Campus Housing on Student Outcomes
The Impact of Campus Housing on Student Outcomes

Author: Patricia Kowalski

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Published: 2022

Total Pages: 0

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This study was an explanatory research design that utilized a correlational approach to explore the relationship of residential factors with academic variables explained by first and second year grade point average (GPA), behavioral variables explained by incidences of student conduct violations, and engagement explained by involvement in activities and perceptions of campus environment. This research study used qualitative and quantitative data to; explore the effect that student housing has on academic achievement as explained by grade point average and retention from first to second year, examine the effect that housing has on student behavior as explained by the frequency of violations of the student code of conduct, and provide a deeper understanding of student engagement and explore its relationship with student housing. The quantitative component consisted of three data sets that included 37,048 records of first- and second-year students enrolled at the institution between the 2014-2019, behavioral data composed of 4,635 records of conduct violations that occurred in residence halls between 2014-2020, and a data set of survey responses from 239 respondents that were composed of questions related to student demographic, financial, and residential factors, as well as questions that were related to student participation and engagement with social and academic aspects of campus life. The qualitative component consisted of data from student interviews related to their academic and social experience on campus which supplemented the findings of the quantitative analysis. The findings of this research indicated that there is a strong correlation that academic achievement, behavior, and engagement has with the residential environment. Findings demonstrated that different types of housing and room types had a significant effect on grade point average and retention from first to second year. The findings also demonstrated that the effects of room types, as it relates to room configuration, was significant with negative student behavior and levels of engagement. A higher number of roommates in student housing was found to increase occurrences of student conduct violations and to decrease measures of student engagement. These findings provide insight into aspects of student housing that play an important role in a students' success and experiences. This study attempted to address gaps in literature that examine how the physical space of a residential hall impacts the student experience. The primary objectives of this study were to explore the effect that student housing has on academic achievement and retention from first to second year, to examine the effect that housing has on student behavior, to provide a deeper understanding of student engagement and its relationship with student housing. The implications from this study contribute to the practical and theoretical frameworks on student integration and development by revealing the residential factors that produced the greatest influence on student academic achievement, retention from first to second year, conduct behavior, and engagement. In practice, this research can be used to inform the following; institutional housing and occupancy systems, design and development of residence hall structures, decisions related to campus planning, and the use of public-private partnerships for student housing.

The Effects Of Living Conditions On Students' Academic Performance Among The Students Living In North Campus Of University Of Education Winneba
The Effects Of Living Conditions On Students' Academic Performance Among The Students Living In North Campus Of University Of Education Winneba

Author: Kweku Asiedu

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Published: 2022

Total Pages: 0

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The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of living conditions on students' academic performance. The study objectives were; to examine the effect of feeding, school sanitation, and accommodation on students" academic performance among residential students of the University of Education. A cross-sectional survey design using both quantitative and qualitative methods was used to collect data from 50 residential students. The qualitative study design investigated the possibility of the relationship between the independent and the dependent variables like feeding, sanitation, accommodation, and academic performance. Data on living conditions were gathered using a questionnaire with a standard-like type scale with closed ranking items. Data from questionnaires were analyzed descriptively based on the number of times of responses had by the respondents. The findings suggested that students which performed poorly were not satisfied with the living conditions and this affected their academic performance. From the study, the following conclusions were drawn; firstly, poor feeding of students negatively affects their academic performance. Secondly, poor sanitation negatively affects students" academic performance and finally, school accommodation negatively affects students" academic performance. From the above conclusions, it was therefore recommended that the University Of Education Winneba should use the lobby for a feeding grant from the government so that they can provide the student with a balanced diet and a course like food and nutrition should be considered as a general course. The University of Education Management Committee should organized health education talks to sensitize Students on hygiene. Lastly, the Ministry of Education and Sports should develop basic requirements and minimum basic requirements and minimum standards for halls and disseminate them to all universities and ensure that they are implemented and this would improve the accommodation in the Universities.

Effects of College Housing on First-year Students' Academic Performance
Effects of College Housing on First-year Students' Academic Performance

Author: Hannah Marchant

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Published: 2012

Total Pages: 61

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This paper discusses the significance of college housing choices on freshman students' GPA during their first year of college. An analysis of housing and admissions data from Brigham Young University (BYU) reveals that living on campus has a positive impact on freshman students' GPAs when compared to alternative living arrangements off campus. In particular, a series of multiple regressions show that on average living on campus yields 0.09 higher GPA than living off campus. In addition to researching the general effects of on-campus housing versus off-campus housing and living at home, this paper discusses how housing affects specific student groups' academic performance. Some of the groups analyzed in this report are international students, racial minorities, first-generation college students, students from a low socio-economic background, and students who go on academic warning after their first semester. The specific housing for these groups vary and are discussed in the sections VI and VII (the results and discussion sections).

The Impact of Mental Health on Community College Student Well-Being and Academic Performance
The Impact of Mental Health on Community College Student Well-Being and Academic Performance

Author: Michele Antoinette LeBleu-Burns

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Published: 2020

Total Pages: 203

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Increasing numbers of community college students self-identify as having mental health issues, which negatively impact their academic performance. This study explored the relationship between mental health conditions and academic performance; the relationship between mental health conditions and physical and emotional well-being; and the impact of mental health interventions. The research setting was a large, urban, public community college in the San Francisco Bay Area with an annual enrollment of 19,000 students. Data from the ACHA-NCHA II survey, conducted in 2013, 2016, and 2018, were examined with a total of 2,562 full-time and part-time students. Chi-Square Test of Independence, ordinal logistic regression, and logistic regression were used to analyze the data. The results indicated that there is a statistically significant relationship between anxiety, depression, and stress and academic performance and on student well-being and overall health as well. Additionally, there is a statistically significant relationship between students' well-being, academic performance, mental health conditions, and counseling participation in the college's mental health center. The results were reviewed for differences between students' ethnicity, gender, and age. This study revealed that, while students of color experience mental health conditions at similar rates as White students, they are less likely to seek treatment. Moreover, students of color are more likely to experience basic need insecurity, healthcare disparities, institutionalized racism, and the stigma associated with struggling with impaired mental health. Recommendations include implementing a mental health equity framework, increased outreach efforts to reduce stigma, and creating an inclusive and supportive campus climate for students of color.