Journal of Tourism & Hospitality
Open Access

Abstract

Assessing Factors Motivating University Students? Stay in Private Hostels: The Case of Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Asante Mampong Campus

Lawrence Kwaku Armah* and Stephen Kwame Armah

This research aims to assess factors motivating university students stay in private hostels. A simple random sampling technique was adopted with a sample size of 100 respondents used for this study. A twelve motivating factor variables consisting of parental influence, peer influence, university housing policy, proximity to campus, internet connectivity, security, water and power supply, cleanliness, comfortability, privacy, serenity and adequate space were however, used. The results indicate that privacy, comfortability, proximity, cleanliness and university housing policy are the most leading motivating factors. Whereas peers and internet connectivity have less influence on students stay in private hostels, gender was seen as a significant motivating factor influencing students stay in private hostels. The study recommends that students must consider security as a top priority, as it is significant for their welfare and safety.

Published Date: 2021-06-18; Received Date: 2021-05-28