Housing Satisfaction Of Students In The Halls Of Residence -A Study Of The University Of Cape Coast

Abstract

This study examined the housing satisfaction of students in the halls of residence at the University of Cape Coast. The study used a quantitative approach with a sample of 381 Level 100 students from the various halls of residence using a stratified sampling procedure. The data was gathered using a questionnaire. The study employed frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviation for the data analysis. The study‘s results indicate that the students were content with the conditions in their halls of residence to a satisfactory extent. Specifically, the students had favourable conditions such as the adequacy of study rooms in their halls and the adequacy of space available to them in their rooms. Further, it was revealed that the students were satisfied with the physical features of the halls of residence which influenced their contentment. Features such as recreational facilities, fire service systems, and relaxation facilities were key in reaching such satisfaction. Finally, it was revealed that the students were satisfied with the extent to which their housing environment influences their contentment. Students‘ relationship with their colleagues, the proximity of their halls of residence to the lecture halls and the serenity of the environment of the halls of residence all proved useful in aligning the students‘ contentment to such an extent. The study recommended that the management of the university in partnership with other relevant stakeholders such as private companies should construct more housing facilities with even better structures or features to mainly accommodate the continuing students who live in private residences outside the school‘s premises to enjoy such conditions.