College Living: Issues Related to Housecleaning Attitudes

Cleanliness preferences may be related to the compatibility of college roommates and hence relevant to students' satisfaction with and retention at a college or university. Two studies were conducted to develop a scale and examine issues related to housecleaning attitudes In the first study 457...

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Published in:College student journal 2005-12, Vol.39 (4), p.729
Main Authors: Ogletree, Shirley M, Turner, G. Marc, Vieira, Ana, Brunotte, Joshua
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Behavior
College Housing
College Students
Company business management
Factor Analysis
Gender Differences
Housework
Management
Measures (Individuals)
Peer Relationship
Personality Traits
Sanitation
Satisfaction
Services
Student Attitudes
United States
Universities and colleges
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Summary:Cleanliness preferences may be related to the compatibility of college roommates and hence relevant to students' satisfaction with and retention at a college or university. Two studies were conducted to develop a scale and examine issues related to housecleaning attitudes In the first study 457 college students completed an Attitude toward Housecleaning Scale (ATHS), one of three gender-related measures, and two other items. Based on a principal-components factor analysis, support was found for three of four proposed factors; gender differences were also found on the subscales. In the second study 102 college participants completed the revised ATHS and seven additional items assessing views/experiences related to housecleaning issues. The majority of the items loaded on the appropriate factors. Approximately a third of the students had experienced conflict, guilt, and/or resentment related to housework at least several times a month, and 95% of participants believed that matching potential roommates on cleanliness preferences was at least moderately important. Using the Levels of Cleanliness subscale to match incoming students may facilitate adjustment to college life.
ISSN:0146-3934