Predicting the Elements of Life Necessities for Students at UiTM Melaka
Abstract
This research delves into the hotly contested topic of residency requirements in our country, which is now receiving a lot of attention from the media. Students at public colleges, especially those from low-income families who already face many obstacles, should pay special attention to this issue. Students who must manage the challenges of university life in addition to having to repay student loans are even more disadvantaged. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the social, psychological, and financial aspects that impact the need for living on campus. 200 questionnaires in all were disseminated using Google Forms and then analyzed. The study utilized multiple regression analysis to evaluate the predictor factors that influence kids' fundamental survival needs. According to the findings, societal factors (b = -.455) had the biggest impact on the fundamental requirements of UiTM Melaka degree and diploma holders. The kids' basic needs were also strongly impacted by psychological (b = -.310) and economic (b = -.357) aspects. These results highlight the vital role that social, economic, and psychological interventions have in improving people's quality of life—not just in college settings, but also in general. The study's high R Square value (.978) indicates that these factors together account for almost all variances in quality of life. As a result, this research supports all-encompassing approaches that target these important factors to enhance people's general well-being, especially those of those who are vulnerable.
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