Applications of Non-Parametric Techniques on Factors Associated with the Life Satisfaction of students: A case study of the University of Sindh Jamshoro

Abstract

Satisfaction is a well-documented subject in the academic setting; student satisfaction data helps colleges and universities to make their curriculum more relevant to the needs of a development forum. The life satisfaction of students could be related to several factors that affect the satisfaction of the students. This research aimed to determine the influence of specific factors on the life satisfaction of students in the university. The survey was conducted at the University of Sindh Allama I.I. Kazi Campus, Jamshoro, in 2019. The sample size of the study consists of 400 samples and students at the University of Sindh Jamshoro were taken as research samples. The response of students was measured through a questionnaire on a 3-point Likert scale through stratified sampling. Using the Chi-Square test, Spearman rank correlation and the data analysis indicate that the variable of life satisfaction is associated with the variables: quality of teaching, skills development of students and recreation and sports facilities. In addition, the Spearman rank correlation indicates the positive relationship of life satisfaction with family status and the mental health of students. Furthermore, the last Mann-Whitney, U- Test result reveals that male students are more satisfied than female students at university. The findings of the study reveal that the quality of teaching that students acquire at their institutions/departments, skills development that students learned through their studies, and recreation and sports facilities have a significant effect on the satisfaction of students in the university. It is also found that there is a strong and positive relationship of the life satisfaction of students with their family status and mental health. Furthermore, it is also concluded that male students are more satisfied as compared to female students.