Physical Environment at University: Investigating the Impact on Students’ Motivation and Engagement

Adil Rasheed Khan; Asma Anis Alvi; Muhammad Saleem Kashar

doi:10.35484/ahss.2023(4-III)09

Authors

Adil Rasheed Khan MS Scholar, Business Administration, Al-Hamd Islamic University, Quetta Campus, Pakistan
Asma Anis Alvi Principal, The Knowledge School, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Saleem Kashar Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2023(4-III)09

Keywords:

Motivation, Physical Environment, Students’ Engagement, University students

Abstract

This quantitative study examined how university students' Motivation and Engagement were impacted by their Physical Environment. The sample have been selected from five universities of the Punjab Province. Using the cluster sampling technique, 200 BS Honors students from education departments were selected as the sample. The data was gathered using a closed-ended questionnaire in order to comprehend the students' perceptions about the Physical Environment at the university. There were 13 items which made up this instrument. A 20-items questionnaire that was used to evaluate the students' engagement and motivation. Both of the instruments have been adapted from adapted from Mamoona (2022).The results revealed a significantly high effect of Physical Environment on the students’ Motivation and Engagement. Therefore, it is recommended based on the results that the Physical Environment for learning should be focused and made better for the students so that their learning could be enhanced.