ERIC Number: EJ1463857
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-0951-354X
EISSN: EISSN-1758-6518
Available Date: 0000-00-00
University Facilities and Student Satisfaction in Sri Lanka
I. M. S. Weerasinghe1; R. Lalitha S. Fernando2
International Journal of Educational Management, v32 n5 p866-880 2018
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the impacts of university facilities on student satisfaction at regional state universities in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach: In order to accomplish the proposed object quantitative research design was used. All undergraduates at four selected regional state universities, namely, Universities of Ruhuna, Rajarata, Wayamba, and Sabaragamuwa, were the population of the study, in which 650 undergraduates were selected as the sample using the stratified sampling technique. The researcher administrated close-ended questionnaire, which consisted of two parts and 31 items, was used for data collection. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software, and a confirmatory factor analysis was applied to ensure the discriminant and convergent validities of the model. Correlation and regression analyses were used to test the hypotheses. Findings: The factors identified as the ones that most strongly influence student overall satisfaction were the lecture room facilities, library facilities, accommodation facilities, employment facilities and entertainment facilities at regional state universities. However, computer facilities did not significantly influence student satisfaction in Sri Lankan context. Originality/value: This is the first study which comprehensively investigates the impact of university facilities on student satisfaction at regional level state universities in Sri Lanka.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Facilities, Correlation, Library Facilities, Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Factor Analysis, Models, Dormitories, State Universities, Access to Computers, Positive Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Sri Lanka
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Author Affiliations: 1Department of Business Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Sri Lanka; 2Department of Public Administration, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka