Study of Social, Physical Qualities and Satisfaction in Selected Students Halls of Residence, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Subject Areas : Urban Design

Muyiwa  Akinluyi ¹ (Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Architecture, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Life, Lecturer at Architecture, Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji-Arakeji,P.M.B 5006, Osun-State, Nigeria.)

Received: 2014-11-11 Accepted : 2015-10-21 Published : 2016-02-01

Keywords: Physical Quality, Satisfaction, Students’ Housing, university,

Abstract :

The study evaluated the physical qualities and satisfaction in students’ housing in selectedStudents’ Housing for the University of Ibadan. Through survey method, eight hostels were purposively selected tocapture variation in gender, level of study and hostel design. The sampling frame showed that 5605 students at UI werefound in 2,147 rooms. One out of every 10 (10%) of the rooms were selected which amounted to 215 students selected.The result shows that the functional qualities of the hostels were perceived among the students to be well aboveaverage (55.3%). Similarly, both aesthetics (95.8%) and structural (89.3%) qualities of the hostels were perceived tobe excellent among the students. Also, respondents were satisfied with various services and amenities provided in theHalls of Residence (54.4%) and 35.3% expressed neutral satisfaction. The study concluded that, Physical qualities andSatisfaction are important in the study of Students’ Housing Design.

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