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The impact of living environment on academic performance: an analysis ofaccommodation conditions of students at a rural TVET college in Limpopo
Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2025.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/109164 The impact of living environment on academic performance: an analysis ofaccommodation conditions of students at a rural TVET college in Limpopo Vermaak, Andre ichelp@gibs.co.za Nxumalo, Rhulani UCTD Student accommodation Academic performance Living environment/living conditions TVET college Student well-being Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2025. The quality of student accommodation plays a pivotal role in shaping the academic outcomes of students, yet in South Africa’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, this relationship remains underexplored. Despite growing enrolments, recent support from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and ongoing government efforts to expand access, inadequate and inconsistent living conditions continue to compromise students’ well-being and educational advancement. This study addresses this gap by examining the impact of living environment on academic performance among students at a rural TVET College in the Limpopo Province. Adopting a qualitative research design, data was gathered through semistructured interviews with twelve students, three academic staff members, two wardens and one housing administrator. Thematic analysis was conducted to interpret patterns across participants’ narratives, focusing on safety, overcrowding, study spaces and emotional well-being. The study reveals that inadequate accommodation conditions, particularly noise, overcrowding and limited privacy undermine concentration, attendance and motivation in students. Conversely, safe, clean and supportive living environments foster stronger academic commitment and psychosocial stability. The study highlights the need for institutional and policy-level interventions that prioritise quality, affordability and accessibility in student housing. The study further recommends collaborative models involving colleges, private developers and government in order to improve living environments and enhance student outcomes within the TVET College system. Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) MBA Unrestricted Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) SDG-04: Quality education 2026-03-23T09:35:53Z 2026-03-23T09:35:53Z 2026-05-05 2025 Mini Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/109164 en © 2025 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Student accommodation Academic performance Living environment/living conditions TVET college Student well-being The impact of living environment on academic performance: an analysis ofaccommodation conditions of students at a rural TVET college in Limpopo |
| title | The impact of living environment on academic performance: an analysis ofaccommodation conditions of students at a rural TVET college in Limpopo |
| title_full | The impact of living environment on academic performance: an analysis ofaccommodation conditions of students at a rural TVET college in Limpopo |
| title_fullStr | The impact of living environment on academic performance: an analysis ofaccommodation conditions of students at a rural TVET college in Limpopo |
| title_full_unstemmed | The impact of living environment on academic performance: an analysis ofaccommodation conditions of students at a rural TVET college in Limpopo |
| title_short | The impact of living environment on academic performance: an analysis ofaccommodation conditions of students at a rural TVET college in Limpopo |
| title_sort | impact of living environment on academic performance an analysis ofaccommodation conditions of students at a rural tvet college in limpopo |
| topic | UCTD Student accommodation Academic performance Living environment/living conditions TVET college Student well-being |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/109164 |