• Influence Of Hostel Squatting On Academic Performance, Interpersonal Relationship And Emotional Adjustment Of Undergraduate Students

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    • 1.4 Research Questions
      1.   What is the effect of hostel squatting on the academic performance of students?
      2.   Is there any significant influence of hostel squatting on interpersonal relationships among university students?
      3.   Is there any significant influence of hostel squatting on emotional adjustment of students in university?
      1.5 Research Hypotheses
      1.   There is no significant influence of hostel squatting on academic performance of students.
      2.   There is no significant influence of hostel squatting on interpersonal relationships among university students
      3.   There is no significant influence of hostel squatting on emotional adjustment of students in university.
      1.6 Significance of Study
      It is hoped that the information collected from this research will be useful to the University management and the government of Nigeria, in defining their priority areas at the University when preparing and approving the budget of the institution. The information would also help the University management in determining rules and principles on safety, expansion of facilities and effective rules in guiding students’ accommodation.
      1.7 Scope of the Study
      This study was limited to the University of Lagos, Yaba, Lagos State.
      1.8 Limitations of Study
      The study will be constrained by time, finance and mobility. The study will cover undergraduate students residing in five hostels from University of Lagos, Yaba, Lagos State
      1.9 Operational Definition of Terms:                                  
      Academic performance: It is the outcome of education-the extent to which student has achieved their educational goals.
      Hostel:  A residential facility where students live temporarily away from home for pursuing their education away from home
      Students:   In this study it refers to students who are attending the tertiary institution.
      Interpersonal Relationship: is a strong, deep, or close association or acquaintance between two or more people that may range in duration from brief to enduring. This association may be based on inference, love, solidarity, regular business interactions, or some other type of social commitment.
      Emotional adjustment: is the maintenance of emotional equilibrium in the face of internal and external stressors. This is facilitated by cognitive processes of acceptance and adaptation.
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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study investigated the the influence of hostel squatting on academic performance, interpersonal relationship and emotional adjustment of students in University of Lagos. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. An instrument titled: Influence of Hostel Squatting on academic performance, Interpersonal Relationship and Emotional Adjustment of Students (IHSAPIREAS) was used to collect relevant data for the study. The representatives of the study involved were selected based on ... Continue reading---