مقالة علمية
Exploring the Impact of Hostel Life of Students on Academic Performance: Sohar University – a case study

Khan, Firdouse Rahman.


 

Exploring the Impact of Hostel Life of Students on Academic Performance: Sohar University – a case study

Khan, Firdouse Rahman.

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.

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 s...

مادة فرعية

المؤلف : Khan, Firdouse Rahman.

مؤلف مشارك : Alshekili, Najat S
Al Badi, Aida Said
Al Khanbashi, Hakeema Aamir

بيانات النشر : International Journal of Research in Entrepreneurship & Business Studies، يوليو 2020مـ.

التصنيف الموضوعي : العلوم الاجتماعية|التربية والتعليم .

المواضيع : Sohar University - Sultanate of Oman.

Student hostels - Administration - Sultanate of Oman.

University students - Sultanate of Oman.

رقم الطبعة : 1

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