Effect of Clean and Tidy Environment towards Learning Motivation of Students of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: A clean and tidy physical learning environment is crucial for enhancing student motivation, especially in post-pandemic higher education, where physical conditions influence mental health and academic achievement. This study examines the impact of campus cleanliness and orderliness on student learning motivation at Yogyakarta State University (UNY). A cross-sectional quantitative survey methodology was employed to gather primary data via a 40-item Likert-scale questionnaire (10 items on cleanliness, 10 on tidiness, and 20 on motivation) from 344 students selected through purposive sampling, while secondary data were obtained from facility observations. The analysis encompassed validity assessments (estimated r > r table = 0.106), reliability (Cronbach Alpha > 0.7), Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression utilizing SPSS version 26. The findings indicated a substantial positive correlation: cleanliness-motivation (r = 0.60, p < 0.001), tidiness-motivation (r = 0.58, p < 0.001). The regression model demonstrated significance (R² = 0.42, F = 124.5, p < 0.001), with cleanliness (B = 0.35, β = 0.42) exhibiting more influence than tidiness (B = 0.28, β = 0.31), accounting for 42% of the variance in motivation. The classical assumption was satisfied (Durbin-Watson = 2.01). The results correspond with Altman's (1975) physical environment theory and endorse the UNY 2020-2024 Strategic Plan for sustainable facilities. The practical consequences encompass policy recommendations for regular cleaning and student engagement, hence enhancing environmental management at higher education institutions inside underdeveloped nations.
Institution: Yogyakarta State University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7134886878