Expectations of student with disability living in off-campus student housing in Ghana: a Gap Model approach

Attakora‐Amaniampong, Elvis; Appau, Miller Williams; Osumanu, Issaka Kanton

doi:10.1108/prr-07-2021-0033

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“…With the ongoing reflections, architectural designs and space usage for crowded populations have become more essential to be scrutinized. Housing is perceived as one of the physiological, psychological and social needs required for the quality existence of students, which has a bearing on the development of the human capital of every nation (Attakora-Amaniampong et al, 2021;Nazarpour and Norouzian-maleki, 2021). However, university campuses are looking to return to normal in the COVID-19 pandemic (Yıldırım et al, 2021).…”

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Student housing design implications for single-room occupancy during COVID-19 in Ghana

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Attakora‐Amaniampong²,

Tannor³

2022

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PurposeThe adaptation of emerging building designs for single room occupancy in off-campus university student housing during the COVID-19 pandemic is evolving. However, assessing its effects on student satisfaction to compensate for COVID-19-associated impacts is missing. As a result, the study examines the satisfaction of students with emerging building designs in single-room off-campus student housing in Ghana.Design/methodology/approachThe study is quantitatively based on positivist philosophical thinking. A purposive sample of 202 purpose-built student housing facilities was selected across public and private universities in Ghana. Using systematic stratified sampling, the study sampled 1,212 student residents through a survey. A principal component method (PCM) was used to assess the availability of 10 emerging building design and basic building services variables across the study location. Multiple regression was employed to determine the satisfaction and predict potential variables for policy formulation.FindingsThe analysis revealed that private space for social distancing, the availability of hands-free fittings in the toilet and bathroom, and the availability of hands-free fixtures in the kitchen unit was common single-room self-occupancy support systems. However, there is a huge gap in the availability of key emerging building designs and basic building services and their associated effects on students' satisfaction across the study locations. Therefore, relevant proposals to serve as fundamental requirements for developing an off-campus student housing model during pandemics were indicated.Research limitations/implicationsIt is seen that emerging building designs across the housing sector are equally evolving among off-campus student housing. The study helped to understand that student satisfaction with emerging building designs and basic services is a motivational need for students. However, the preparedness of student housing owners to adopt and satisfy the requirements of these design require further studies.Originality/valueWhile COVID-19 and its associated effect keep evolving in building design requirements, it is equally relevant to assess the students' satisfaction with these designs and services among single room occupancy-made off-campus student housing. This research is limited to Africa.

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Student housing design implications for single-room occupancy during COVID-19 in Ghana

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Tannor³

2022

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“…In the Ghanaian context, student housing has become relevant among tertiary educational institutions because of the central government and developers' low capacity and inability to adequately accommodate the increasing student population (Attakora-amaniampong et al, 2020). As part of the growing nature of student housing across developing countries, studies have confirmed that student housing investors have focused on students' preferences such as accessibility and proximity, comfort, entertainment and security as means of increasing student turn-out and returns (Attakora-Amaniampong et al, 2021;Khajehzadeh and Vale, 2016;Sanni-anibire and Hassanain, 2016). However, implementing innovations to increase occupancy and sustain investment returns among student housing investment options is emerging around university campuses (French et al, 2018).…”

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“…, 2020). As part of the growing nature of student housing across developing countries, studies have confirmed that student housing investors have focused on students' preferences such as accessibility and proximity, comfort, entertainment and security as means of increasing student turn-out and returns (Attakora-Amaniampong et al. , 2021; Khajehzadeh and Vale, 2016; Sanni-anibire and Hassanain, 2016).…”

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“…Aside, student housing studies in Ghana are new. While student housing is gaining increasing popularity among housing researchers (Attakora-Amaniampong et al, 2021;French et al, 2018;Hassanain and Garkuwa, 2018; M. T. Nazarpour and Norouzian-Maleki, 2020;Simpeh and Shakantu, 2019), innovation diffusion in student housing studies is limited. In Ghana, investors' fear of competition and student tenant attrition have ignited many innovative ways to sustain occupancy in their investment (Attakora-amaniampong et al, 2020).…”

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“…Aside, student housing studies in Ghana are new. While student housing is gaining increasing popularity among housing researchers (Attakora-Amaniampong et al. , 2021; French et al.…”

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Innovation diffusion effects on student housing investment in Ghana

Appau¹,

Attakora‐Amaniampong

Yakubu

2022

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PurposeThe diffusion of innovations in student housing, a commercial real estate subsector, is a critical concern to developers. Aside from how innovations contribute to investor' returns, there is a question of interest in real estate investment policies and contemporary real estate research. The study aims to assess the extent of innovation diffusion in student housing and its effects on investment returns in Ghana.Design/methodology/approachThe study used a mixed methods approach foregrounded on the innovation diffusion theory. With the mix of surveys and interviews of 828 student housing managers/investors and 25 key student housing association leaders across selected off-campus student housing among six universities in Ghana, the study used both primary and secondary sources. Selection criteria were based on at least one of these criteria: Have operated in the student housing market over the past ten years, have adopted the use of technology in student housing management, have introduced new student housing marketing strategies and have made improvements (added value) to student housing services. Multiple regression and narratives were the main analytical tools employed in this study.FindingsThe study demonstrates that over the past ten years, student housing investors in Ghana have invested hugely in product, marketing, process and organisation innovations. Among these innovations, innovations by: marketing through souvenirs and annual-get-togethers product through Internet services processes through Information Management Systems (IMS), and organisation through student leadership were most utilised to descending extent. Furthermore, the study identified marketing and organisation innovation to have the highest effects on investment returns. However, process and product innovation showed a weak and moderate effect on investment returns because management hastily implemented these services without understanding the consequences it has on investment returns in the long run.Practical implicationsThe moderate effect of product and process innovation on student housing investment can be a predictor for future student housing investment innovation strategies for new entrants as they do not provide an immediate positive investment return. Key takeaways require management to incrementally implement these innovations and adopt space management practices that create opportunities for future product and process innovations in Ghana. Investors should capitalise on marketing and organisational innovations as the best innovation strategies that yield the highest returns in Ghana.Social implicationsStudent housing investors should focus on emerging student preferences such as entertainment, improved building services and Information Communication to stimulate student housing selection intentions.Originality/valueInnovation diffusion in student housing is understudied. The closest connection of innovation diffusion theory to product enhancement, marketing and managerial improvement is a strategic tool that facilitates efficiency and productivity in student housing investment.

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Disable access compliance to university infrastructure: built environment students’ perceptions

Amoah

Bamfo-Agyei

Simpeh³

2023

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PurposeHigher education institutions are the citadel of knowledge and are heavily involved in formulating building regulations and building infrastructure designs that must conform to the building regulations. The study aims to identify university infrastructures compliant with disabled access from the perspective of the built environment students in Ghanaian universities.Design/methodology/approachQuestionnaire surveys were administered to 500 built environment students across ten technical universities in Ghana with a total population of 3066; 341 were expected based on the formula used. However, upon several reminders, 176 responded. Data collected were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences.FindingsThe findings show that all university facilities are not fully compliant with disabled access. Structures found to be least compliant are the laboratories, canteens, hall of residence, toilet facilities, football fields, places of worship and transport stations. The facilities with high compliance are the administration block, library, hospital building, lecture halls, department offices and ATM areas. The leading causes for this non-compliant are lack of enforcement of the building regulations, low level of disabled students’ enrolment, age of the building, lack of knowledge and poor building designs.Practical implicationsCompliance with disabled access makes universities world class and creates safe learning spaces for individuals with disabilities, enforcing the right to education for all individuals, particularly those with disabilities. Lack of compliance with disabled access will hamper the full utilisation of these facilities, thereby affecting quality education delivery to people with disabilities.Originality/valueThe findings are essential to the Ghanaian built environment, the lives of disabled individuals and universities. The results provide knowledge on areas of improvement for complete access to structures and facilities by disabled individuals.

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Expectations of student with disability living in off-campus student housing in Ghana: a Gap Model approach

Cited by 7 publications

References 29 publications

Student housing design implications for single-room occupancy during COVID-19 in Ghana

Student housing design implications for single-room occupancy during COVID-19 in Ghana

Innovation diffusion effects on student housing investment in Ghana

Disable access compliance to university infrastructure: built environment students’ perceptions

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