EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLASSROOM CLIMATE, ACADEMIC SATISFACTION, AND LIFE SATISFACTION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Yusra  Ahmed; Tahira  Yousuf; Sidra  Shoaib; Binish  Nawaz; Syed Kawish Ali; Neeta  Maheshwary; Arjumand Ahmed

doi:10.63050/jpps.22.1.950

Yusra Ahmed Institute of Professional Psychology, Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Tahira Yousuf Institute of Professional Psychology, Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Sidra Shoaib Institute of Professional Psychology, Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Binish Nawaz Institute of Professional Psychology, Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Syed Kawish Ali University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, Pakistan.
Neeta Maheshwary Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Arjumand Ahmed Dow College of Pharmacy, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63050/jpps.22.1.950

Keywords: Pakistan; Perception; Personal Satisfaction; Regression Analysis; Students; Universities.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To assess the relationships between the classroom climate, academic satisfaction, and life satisfaction of university students in Pakistan.
STUDY DESIGN
Cross-sectional study
PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY
The study was conducted at the Institute of Professional Psychology at Bahria University Karachi, Pakistan, from May to October 2022.
METHOD
A sample of 271 university students, aged 18 to 45 were approached via convenience sampling. The College and University Classroom Environment Inventory was administered to measure the classroom climate while the Satisfaction with Life Scale was utilized to evaluate academic and life satisfaction.
RESULTS
The study found a significant positive correlation between Classroom Climate (CC) and both Academic Satisfaction (r = .26, p < .01) and Life Satisfaction (r = .18, p < .01). Regression analysis showed that CC explained 35% of the variance in Academic Satisfaction (R² = .35, p < .001) and 32% in Life Satisfaction (R² = .32, p < .001). Graduate students reported higher academic satisfaction and better classroom climate perception than undergraduates (F = 10.95, p < .05), while doctoral students exhibited lower satisfaction levels.
CONCLUSION
The findings show how crucial the classroom climate is in influencing students' academic satisfaction and life satisfaction. An encouraging and dynamic classroom climate promotes better learning experiences and wellbeing.

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